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DLG 233N

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,472 mi
Last recorded51,472 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLG 233N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 51,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 51,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,879 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 47,263 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 47,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,148 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 46,148 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 43,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,560 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 41,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DLG 233N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DLG 233N, 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 DLG 233N registered?

DLG 233N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is DLG 233N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLG 233N shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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