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BDX 347L

1973 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,290 mi
Last recorded9,290 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 347L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,290 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,981 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 7,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 6,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in front king pin thrust washers

Pass 19 Oct 2012 6,675 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 6,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 2,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

slight lift in front king pin thrust washers

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust mounting flexing & hitting under body

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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BDX 347L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BDX 347L, 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 BDX 347L registered?

BDX 347L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BDX 347L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDX 347L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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