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RJP 138M

1974 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Mgbgt41,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJP 138M
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise front engine mtg bolts insecure

advise o/s rear w/arch corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,746 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s floorsplit outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,963 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 38,816 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,816 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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RJP 138M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,555 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJP 138M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJP 138M registered?

RJP 138M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is RJP 138M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJP 138M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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