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HYE 817N

1974 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,382 mi
Last recorded34,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYE 817N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,658 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 33,654 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,956 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 32,954 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking by feul pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering bush below kingpin to lower arm (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit of 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,767 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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HYE 817N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYE 817N, 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 HYE 817N registered?

HYE 817N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 September 1974.

Is HYE 817N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYE 817N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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