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VNW 999M

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,018 mi
Last recorded14,018 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNW 999M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 14,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dashboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 11,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,933 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Apr 2015 7,931 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2013 7,402 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs rusty

slight corrosion to inner sills

underside of vehicle painted with protective underseal in places

Pass 18 Feb 2012 7,401 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside inner wheel arch / inner wing

front and rear wheel arches covered in protective underseal unable to fully inspect

rear brakes lightly binding

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 6,773 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion to inner sill/wheel arches and front inner wheel arch panel n/s/f

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2009 6,079 miles

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

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

chips to screen

corrosion to both inner front wings

rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 11 Jul 2009 6,040 miles

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

slight play in steering

chip to screen

chrome sill guards fitted

repairs to n/s outer sill

Pass 12 Jul 2008 5,143 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 5,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wings by radatior

corrosion to both inner sills and nearside floor pan

corrosion to nearside outer sill

front to rear metal brake pipe covered in under seal

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

slight play in steering rack

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,810 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake high

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2006 2,686 miles

osr brake slight bind

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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VNW 999M is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VNW 999M, 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 VNW 999M registered?

VNW 999M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 June 1974.

Is VNW 999M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNW 999M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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