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TWC 478N

1974 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,629 mi
Last recorded51,629 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWC 478N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 51,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, both ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,682 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,332 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 58,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,043 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 36,041 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 55,451 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 53,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,935 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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TWC 478N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWC 478N, 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 TWC 478N registered?

TWC 478N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 April 1974.

Is TWC 478N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWC 478N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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