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UYG 244N

1974 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,830 mi
Last recorded100,830 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYG 244N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 100,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,967 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust mid box slightly damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,501 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 86,237 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 86,234 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,364 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,616 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,535 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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UYG 244N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UYG 244N, 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 UYG 244N registered?

UYG 244N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 September 1974.

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