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YTC 839N

1974 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,321 mi
Last recorded31,321 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTC 839N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 31,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 28,677 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 28,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 23,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 23,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel possible oil contamination (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 18,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 12,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 12,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear diff slight leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2019 10,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 10,158 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 7,544 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 7,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 3,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 16 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,740 miles

offside front suspention bush deterioated

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 178,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,070 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,661 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 54,069 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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YTC 839N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 839N, 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

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What year was YTC 839N registered?

YTC 839N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 September 1974.

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