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SVM 141H

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,341 mi
Last recorded60,341 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 141H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,341 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubber mount

Advise washers

Advise oil on n/s rear brake back plate

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,140 miles

Advise rear exhaust mount

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,485 miles

Advise slight oil leak from steering rack rubber boots

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise slight oil leak from steering rack rubber boots

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,277 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,263 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,607 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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SVM 141H is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVM 141H, 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 SVM 141H registered?

SVM 141H is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 June 1974.

Is SVM 141H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 141H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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