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ACU 754M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,695 mi
Last recorded54,695 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 754M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 53,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2017 53,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 50,965 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 50,965 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 50,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 50,301 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 50,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,573 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 46,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 46,214 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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ACU 754M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ACU 754M, 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 ACU 754M registered?

ACU 754M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 July 1974.

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The MOT history for ACU 754M shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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