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XNK 480M

1974 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,695 mi
Last recorded46,695 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNK 480M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,574 miles

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

park brake effort low.it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

park brake effort low.it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

propshaft joint insecurely fixed.

Pass 12 May 2016 45,955 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2014 44,499 miles

n/s front wheel bearing has slight movement

Fail 27 May 2014 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s front wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 29 May 2013 42,064 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 28 May 2012 40,010 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S + N/S SUSPENSION JOINTS

Fail 28 May 2012 40,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S + N/S SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,506 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES/ BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN THEM

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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XNK 480M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XNK 480M, 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 XNK 480M registered?

XNK 480M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 May 1974.

Is XNK 480M safe to buy?

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