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39 XMG

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,337 mi
Last recorded39,337 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 XMG
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,337 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 39,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 32,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 31,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 21,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 May 2013 20,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 19,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,303 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 17,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,711 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,734 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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39 XMG is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 39,697 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 39 XMG, 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 53 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 39 XMG registered?

39 XMG is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is 39 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 39 XMG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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