MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in steering rack
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOY 259M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DOY 259M, 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 DOY 259M registered?
DOY 259M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 June 1974.
Is DOY 259M safe to buy?
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