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VMH 47M

1974 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,404 mi
Last recorded98,404 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMH 47M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 98,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 98,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly handbrake not holding no record effort on brake tester (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,594 miles

front brake pipe across subframe rusted

o/s outer sill rusted

Fail 25 Mar 2009 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pipe across subframe rusted

o/s outer sill rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,296 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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VMH 47M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMH 47M, 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 VMH 47M registered?

VMH 47M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VMH 47M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMH 47M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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