MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight lift o/s/btm trunion x n/s/top and btm trunions
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
slight lift both front trunions
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
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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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RRM 255M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 May 1974.
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