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PHA 97M

1974 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,558 mi
Last recorded1,558 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 97M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 1,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 1,503 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 1,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 1,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 1,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 1,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear seat missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 1,356 miles

battery carrier starting to corrode

front metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

inner sills showing early signs of corrosion

rear seat base not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2011 1,344 miles

battery carrier showing early signs of corrosion

front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins have slight lift

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 1,333 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear seat base not fitted at time of test

slight lift in nearside and offside front king pins

very slight bind on nearside and offside front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2010 1,333 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear seat base not fitted at time of test

slight lift in nearside and offside front king pins

very slight bind on nearside and offside front brakes

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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PHA 97M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PHA 97M, 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 PHA 97M registered?

PHA 97M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is PHA 97M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHA 97M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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