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WYV 615M

1974 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,592 mi
Last recorded65,592 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 615M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 64,699 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,026 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general rust on most of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,026 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 62,026 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,908 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,908 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 61,859 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

All body panels/doors rusty .

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight lift at nearside top trunnion . †Exhaust center hanger deteriating .

Pass 29 Jul 2005 61,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 61,716 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate deteriating.

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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WYV 615M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WYV 615M, 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 WYV 615M registered?

WYV 615M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 July 1974.

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