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TMO 507M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,080 mi
Last recorded36,080 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 507M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,080 miles

Nearside Front slight play in trunnion

clutch hose outer sheaf split

rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,948 miles

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

Offside Outer sill small hole

both battery trays corroded

tyres in poor condition

clutch hose split

Fail 21 Nov 2017 35,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside floor corroded

Offside outer sill holed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both battery trays corroded

exhaust clamp loose

general corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to underbody of vehicle

tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 35,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front suspension arms rusting around spring seats

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank rusty

nearside and offside sills rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,400 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

off side rear brake union corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front suspension corroded

off side rear brake binding

off side rear brake union corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,369 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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TMO 507M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TMO 507M, 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 TMO 507M registered?

TMO 507M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 May 1974.

Is TMO 507M safe to buy?

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