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OVC 844M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,151 mi
Last recorded43,151 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 844M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,389 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,066 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 36,066 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 3 May 2006 33,976 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s brake binding

temp repair to exhaust

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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OVC 844M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVC 844M, 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

How do I check the history of OVC 844M?

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What year was OVC 844M registered?

OVC 844M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is OVC 844M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVC 844M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVC 844M have outstanding finance?

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