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VPA 4M

1974 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,232 mi
Last recorded41,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgbgt41,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 4M
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 41,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,244 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,741 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

propshaft badly worn

Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front floorpan rusty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

propshaft badly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,723 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 35,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,564 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,492 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VPA 4M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPA 4M, 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 VPA 4M registered?

VPA 4M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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