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1812 MG

1974 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1812 MG
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 78,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,295 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slighty

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

both rearshouckes bushes worn

heavey undersill

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,399 miles

brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,338 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel binding slighty

nearside rear wheel binding slighty

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel binding sl;ighty

nearside rear wheel binding slighty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,844 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

washers very weak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,718 miles

Oil leak

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,471 miles

near side front brake binding slighty

Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,470 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front brake binding slighty

Pass 20 May 2010 76,276 miles

nearside front brake binding on slightly

someplay in offside front king pin

Pass 21 May 2009 76,102 miles

both sides rear chassis rusted

center seat belt stalk cover missing

metal brake pipe across axle rubbed slightly

nearside front brake binding on slightly

nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

nearside rear brake bindig on

nearside underside sill rusted

vehicle fitted with chrome sill covers

vehicle has several oil leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,051 miles

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

both sides front chassis rusting

both sides front king pins have some play

both sides rear chassis rusted near spring mountings

nearside parking brake binding on slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 75,815 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake cable rubbing on petrol tank

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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1812 MG is a 1974 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 1812 MG, 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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1812 MG is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is 1812 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1812 MG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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