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RAP 338M

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,449 mi
Last recorded61,449 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 338M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,449 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split, but not considered to affect the drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight vertical play in king pin

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has a slight bulge but not considered to be separation or partial failure of the tyre structure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight vertical play in king pin

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both trunion joints have play

Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both trunion joints have play

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,843 miles

fuel pipe corroded

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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RAP 338M is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc 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 RAP 338M, 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 RAP 338M registered?

RAP 338M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is RAP 338M safe to buy?

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