MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
advise-rear tyres perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads approx 4mm
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads approx 4mm
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
slight play offside and nearside front king pins
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWU 774M is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc 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 SWU 774M, 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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What year was SWU 774M registered?
SWU 774M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 May 1974.
Is SWU 774M safe to buy?
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