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PAX 4M

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,535 mi
Last recorded39,535 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 4M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,928 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 38,927 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 37,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,642 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 36,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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PAX 4M is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAX 4M, 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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What year was PAX 4M registered?

PAX 4M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PAX 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAX 4M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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