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490 PHY

1973 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,464 mi
Last recorded16,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 PHY
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,416 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

brake pedal anti slip worn.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

propshaft defective

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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490 PHY is a 1973 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 490 PHY, 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.

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What year was 490 PHY registered?

490 PHY is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is 490 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 490 PHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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