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RSM 893N

1974 MG Bgt

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,484 mi
Last recorded43,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSM 893N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 43,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,892 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 37,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 29,567 miles

Brake has no servo assistance vacuum pipe disconnected (3.3.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 25,804 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,245 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,245 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,977 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 21,976 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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RSM 893N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RSM 893N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSM 893N registered?

RSM 893N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 August 1974.

Is RSM 893N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSM 893N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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