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RBD 788M

1974 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,151 mi
Last recorded3,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 788M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 3,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily waxoyled

Pass 26 Jul 2023 1,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has been heavily waxoyled

Pass 2 Jun 2017 874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,455 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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RBD 788M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RBD 788M, 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 RBD 788M registered?

RBD 788M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is RBD 788M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 788M shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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