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OTL 888M

1974 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,585 mi
Last recorded33,585 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 888M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 33,354 miles

Corrosion starting o/s door shut area

Front brake pads getting low

Indicators flash at lower limit of 60 flashes per minute approx

No rear seat belts fitted but none required due to age of vehicle

front anti roll bar mounting rubbers perishing but no excessive play

n/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn but not causing vehicle to swerve on brake test

o/s steering rack boot very poor condition but no apparent splits at time of test

slight play o/s track rod end ball joint

Pass 24 May 2008 32,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,582 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OTL 888M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc 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 OTL 888M, 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 OTL 888M registered?

OTL 888M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is OTL 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTL 888M 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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