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SAA 677M

1974 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,758 mi
Last recorded14,758 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 677M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 14,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 14,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 14,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,648 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 14,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,263 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,968 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

black and silver plates fitted, car first reg: in 1971

some lift in front offside king pin

Fail 21 Aug 2013 13,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

black and silver plates fitted, car first reg: in 1971

some lift in front offside king pin

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,921 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both halfshaft oil seals leaking

front diff oil seal leaking

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 13,918 miles

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both halfshaft oil seals leaking

front diff oil seal leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front king pins have slight play

both rear back plates damp

petrol hose fouling rear leaf spring

prop seal leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,722 miles

OSF tyre slightly cracked

OSR tyre slightly cracked

Slight misting of oil from both rear axle seals

Fail 19 Aug 2010 13,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF tyre slightly cracked

OSR tyre slightly cracked

Slight misting of oil from both rear axle seals

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,526 miles

o/s and n/s rear axle oil seals showing some signs of leakage

Fail 4 Aug 2008 13,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear axle oil seals showing some signs of leakage

Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,661 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 12,306 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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SAA 677M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAA 677M, 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 SAA 677M registered?

SAA 677M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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