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RAT 613M

1974 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,660 mi
Last recorded25,660 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 613M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 24,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,466 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,087 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 20,087 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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RAT 613M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAT 613M, 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 RAT 613M registered?

RAT 613M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is RAT 613M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAT 613M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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