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GED 282N

1974 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

14,761 mi
Last recorded14,761 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGED 282N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 14,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 14,761 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,452 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 14,452 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,259 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 136,656 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 13,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,508 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 13,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,640 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 12,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,216 miles

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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GED 282N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,800cc 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 GED 282N, 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 GED 282N registered?

GED 282N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 October 1974.

Is GED 282N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GED 282N 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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