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945 CUT

1974 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration945 CUT
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking excessively from rear differentiation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,666 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear diff slight weep

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,276 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 57,413 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,403 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,401 miles

hose to fuel filter under bonnet perished but not leaking

nearside seat belt difficult to reel out

Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,401 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

hose to fuel filter under bonnet perished but not leaking

nearside seat belt difficult to reel out

Pass 16 May 2006 57,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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945 CUT is a 1974 MG Bgt in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 945 CUT, 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 945 CUT registered?

945 CUT is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is 945 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 945 CUT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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