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RSR 705N

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSR 705N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,383 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 38,222 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pump showing signs of leakage

Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pump showing signs of leakage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,125 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 37,117 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,046 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear differential leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,565 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,534 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside battrie box showing signs of corrotion

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,417 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

adv on both front tyres on 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,624 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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RSR 705N is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSR 705N, 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 RSR 705N registered?

RSR 705N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RSR 705N safe to buy?

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