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RBN 820N

1974 MG Bgt

Maroon Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,944 mi
Last recorded53,944 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBN 820N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 53,944 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,546 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 46,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 45,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,835 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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RBN 820N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Maroon with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RBN 820N, 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 RBN 820N registered?

RBN 820N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RBN 820N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBN 820N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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