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120 BGT

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,719 mi
Last recorded36,719 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 BGT
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 36,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 34,104 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 29,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 28,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 21,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,166 miles

Offsie chassis rail, offside floor / undersill, & nearside chassis rail all have corrossion. but not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 4,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 1,249 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 1,249 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,788 miles

ns and os king pins have lift in

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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120 BGT is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 120 BGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 120 BGT?

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What year was 120 BGT registered?

120 BGT is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is 120 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 120 BGT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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