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ODN 111M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODN 111M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,325 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front suspension crossmember corroded

rear of nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 92,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front suspension crossmember corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes-nearside working faster

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension crossmember corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear leaf spring rear bush slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,095 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension crossmember corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear leaf spring rear bush slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension crossmember corroded

lift just acceptable in nearside front trunnions/vertical link

nearside front and offside front suspension bump stops missing

slight lift in offside front trunnions/vertical link

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front suspension crossmember severely corroded

movement in nearside front top and lower trunnions/vertical link just acceptable

nearside wiper blade splitting

slight movement in offside front top and lower trunnions/vertical link

Fail 24 Jun 2009 90,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front suspension crossmember severely corroded

movement in nearside front top and lower trunnions/vertical link just acceptable

nearside wiper blade splitting

slight movement in offside front top and lower trunnions/vertical link

Fail 29 Jun 2007 90,374 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner arches corroded and holed

both rear outer sills and arches corroded

clutch fluid leaking near slave cylinder

interior mirror damaged

o/s/r 1/4 holed and corroded

slight binding o/s/f

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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ODN 111M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ODN 111M, 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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ODN 111M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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