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GUG 288N

1974 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

433 mi
Last recorded433 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 288N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 433 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 406 miles

Front flexible brake hoses have no reserve travel on full lock

Pass 16 Jun 2020 388 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 381 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 369 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008
Fail 16 Jan 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,303 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 33,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,303 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 33,303 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GUG 288N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GUG 288N, 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 GUG 288N registered?

GUG 288N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 October 1974.

Is GUG 288N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUG 288N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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