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TWT 111M

1974 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,053 mi
Last recorded42,053 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 111M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 42,053 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under dash (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under vehicle (1.9.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside floors (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around half-shaft seals to hubs

fuel tank damaged & corroded

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear suspension rebound strap mounting nut appears to be held on by last few threads

nearside seat belt stalk outer casing damaged

under vehicle heavily under sealed making a full inspection for corrosion difficult

Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,049 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported across bulkhead & fouling (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear & fouling (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed battery wiring to isolator (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported offside rear under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer jet aimed outside of swept area (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking base of carburettor(s) (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short under dash (1.9.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front floor pans (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around half-shaft seals to hubs requires investigation

fuel tank damaged & corroded

nearside rear suspension rebound strap mounting nut appears to be held on by last few treads

nearside registration plate lamp only has 50% of light source functioning

nearside seatbelt stalk outer casing damaged

play in nearside front suspension unit

under vehicle heavily under sealed making a full inspection for corrosion difficult

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,150 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2016 41,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,073 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 41,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,845 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in propshaft front UJ

small hole in o/s of front floor

Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in propshaft front UJ

small hole in o/s of front floor

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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TWT 111M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TWT 111M, 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 TWT 111M registered?

TWT 111M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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