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PDK 88M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

16,711 mi
Last recorded16,711 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDK 88M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 16,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 14,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,435 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 12,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,298 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 8,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,133 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,784 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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PDK 88M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PDK 88M, 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 PDK 88M registered?

PDK 88M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PDK 88M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDK 88M shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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