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SMK 430M

1974 MG Bgt

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,198 mi
Last recorded53,198 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 430M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 53,198 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,184 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,967 miles

Offside Front castle rail to foot board corrosion hole

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,771 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 38,020 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 87,613 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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