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XTE 484N

1974 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,118 mi
Last recorded36,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 484N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,118 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel ach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door corroded but not sharp

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

slight play in nearside front upper trunion

slight play in offside front lower trunion

slight play in offside front upper trunion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 35,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

nearside door corrosion on lower edge

nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

rear exhaust box detoriated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 35,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

nearside door corrosion on lower edge

nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside door and rear wheel arch detoriated

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,058 miles

Oil leak

near side rear wheel arch has slight corrorion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 35,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side rear wheel arch has slight corrorion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear wheel arch slighty corrioed

Fail 20 Jul 2012 34,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear wheel arch slighty corrioed

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,477 miles

nearside rear wheel arch has signs of corrosion but no jagged edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,737 miles

N/S rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak N/S rear hub

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,527 miles

nearside and offside front lower fulkrums have slight movement

nearside and offside top trunions have slight movement

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2008 33,505 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front lower fulkrums have slight movement

nearside and offside top trunions have slight movement

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,506 miles

fuel return pipe on front carburettor perishing

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

rear exhaust slightly damaged

slight lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,932 miles

nearside front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Fail 21 Jul 2005 31,762 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front lower fulkrum's showing wear

slight wear in nearside and offside front kingpins

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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XTE 484N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTE 484N, 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 XTE 484N registered?

XTE 484N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 August 1974.

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