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WEY 113M

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEY 113M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Greased all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody sealed

Fail 29 Jun 2019 65,658 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Greased all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,640 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage loose stalk bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT TRUNNIONS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,845 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 64,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rear sill insecure due to corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area odviously containing body filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion appearing under body

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,855 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 58,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,361 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from n/s/r axle/drum

Pass 1 May 2008 55,701 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 54,673 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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WEY 113M is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WEY 113M, 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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WEY 113M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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