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YTC 284N

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,607 mi
Last recorded63,607 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTC 284N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,607 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 62,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,794 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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YTC 284N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTC 284N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTC 284N?

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What year was YTC 284N registered?

YTC 284N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 August 1974.

Is YTC 284N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTC 284N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTC 284N have outstanding finance?

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