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TUG 840M

1974 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,326 mi
Last recorded24,326 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgbgt41,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUG 840M
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,182 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 23,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 22,435 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings castle rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings castle rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor two plates (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 19,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 19,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,271 miles

offside front wheel bearing has very early signs of noise

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,824 miles

knock from nearside front suspension when braking on brake rollers

Fail 16 Jun 2014 17,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

knock from nearside front suspension when braking on brake rollers

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 17,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 17,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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TUG 840M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TUG 840M, 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 TUG 840M registered?

TUG 840M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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