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73 BGT

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,914 mi
Last recorded9,914 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 BGT
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 9,914 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal/gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 6,563 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 3,003 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,841 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,117 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,656 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,055 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 28,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub oil seal is leaking

tyres are cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,799 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,626 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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73 BGT is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 73 BGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 73 BGT registered?

73 BGT is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is 73 BGT safe to buy?

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