MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% offside being the weaker side (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Front castle rail to foot board corrosion hole
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
offside steering arm has slight play at its fixing
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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SMK 430M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 SMK 430M, 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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How do I check the history of SMK 430M?
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What year was SMK 430M registered?
SMK 430M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 June 1974.
Is SMK 430M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMK 430M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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