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RRM 255M

1974 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,805 mi
Last recorded28,805 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRM 255M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front brake discs worn/pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 28,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting/ sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front brake discs worn/pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 21,241 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 14,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 13,096 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 6,363 miles

slight lift o/s/btm trunion x n/s/top and btm trunions

Fail 14 Feb 2012 6,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight lift o/s/btm trunion x n/s/top and btm trunions

Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,343 miles

slight lift both front trunions

Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 6,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 5,966 miles

How Reliable is the MG Bgt?

Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
2,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 671
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 598
brake binding 597
Steering rack gaiter split 538
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RRM 255M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Bgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 671 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRM 255M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Bgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRM 255M registered?

RRM 255M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 May 1974.

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