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SYG 337M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,943 mi
Last recorded30,943 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYG 337M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 27,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,562 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,623 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,959 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 17,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,997 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,899 miles

slight inbalance in rear brake aplication

Fail 2 Jul 2012 12,899 miles

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

slight inbalance in rear brake aplication

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,179 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,386 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SYG 337M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SYG 337M, 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 SYG 337M registered?

SYG 337M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is SYG 337M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYG 337M shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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