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VTE 906M

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,905 mi
Last recorded37,905 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 906M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,905 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 37,897 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced By seat mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced right at front of passenger floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,315 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 36,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,432 miles

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

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

Offside underside has been undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,854 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,286 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 30,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 25,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 22,749 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

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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VTE 906M is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VTE 906M, 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 VTE 906M registered?

VTE 906M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 May 1974.

Is VTE 906M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTE 906M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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