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TTB 799M

1974 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,821 mi
Last recorded89,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 799M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

O/s n/s King pins have slight lift

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,617 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front floor/inner sill corroded

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

rear inner wheel arches generally corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,265 miles

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s n/s king pins have slight lift

o/s/f b rake has slight bind

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,265 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s n/s king pins have slight lift

o/s/f b rake has slight bind

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front floor pans corroded outside prescribed areas

slight movement in upper & lower front suspension joints

Fail 23 Jul 2014 88,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front floor pans corroded outside prescribed areas

slight movement in upper & lower front suspension joints

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lift in both front king-pins

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,405 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lift in both front king-pins

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,138 miles

general body corrosion....some panels holed

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,704 miles

lower trunion off/side/front near/side/front/ worn

off/side/front/ near/side/front/ king pin worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 87,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower trunion off/side/front near/side/front/ worn

off/side/front/ near/side/front/ king pin worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,446 miles

f/o/s rack gaitor perished

n/s underfloor outer section corroded

slight play f/n/s lower king pin bolt

slight play front king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2008 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

propshaft defective

Fail 27 Jul 2006 86,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft defective

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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TTB 799M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TTB 799M, 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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TTB 799M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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