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AGM 969L

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

6,397 mi
Last recorded6,397 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGM 969L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 6,397 miles

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

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

No reverse lights even tho they are fitted.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 6,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No reverse lights even tho they are fitted.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F upper hub joint

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 6,390 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F upper hub joint

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 6,340 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,837 miles

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

Nearside door very stiff on hinges

Nearside front wing corroded and holed near bumper end

Offside front trunnion/steering swivel very stiff

Fail 8 Aug 2011 5,837 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant pump leaking

Nearside door very stiff on hinges

Nearside front wing corroded and holed near bumper end

Offside front trunnion/steering swivel very stiff

Pass 10 Aug 2010 5,119 miles

Coolant pump noisy and has play in bearing

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Signs of leakage in radiator

corrosion in most body panels

Fail 10 Aug 2010 5,119 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant pump noisy and has play in bearing

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Signs of leakage in radiator

corrosion in most body panels

Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,112 miles

both registration plates deteriorated

engine oil leak

fuel tank corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 5,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both registration plates deteriorated

engine oil leak

fuel tank corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 4,960 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 4,960 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 4,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 4,409 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2006 4,409 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

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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AGM 969L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AGM 969L, 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 AGM 969L registered?

AGM 969L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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