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XBF 300M

1974 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,912 mi
Last recorded50,912 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBF 300M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside door lock inop

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,528 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 47,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers not very good at clearind screen

Pass 2 May 2014 47,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers not very good at clearind screen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil sump heavily corroded

slight brake bind on both front brakes

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 47,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil sump heavily corroded

slight brake bind on both front brakes

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,236 miles

Oil leak

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

underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,819 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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XBF 300M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBF 300M, 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 XBF 300M registered?

XBF 300M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is XBF 300M safe to buy?

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