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BGB 587

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,637 mi
Last recorded32,637 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGB 587
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 32,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 84,874 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,870 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 21
Stop lamp not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Headlamp aim too low 12
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BGB 587 is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 Bond Bug 700 Es fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGB 587, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bond Bug 700 Es typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Bond Bug 700 Es is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGB 587 registered?

BGB 587 is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is BGB 587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGB 587 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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