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BGM 353L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,363 mi
Last recorded78,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGM 353L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake imbalance rear, nearside low

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front floor pan

Fail 2 Jun 2016 77,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake imbalance rear, nearside low

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front floor pan

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front castle sections corroded but outwith prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2014 76,837 miles

n/s and o/s front castle sections corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2013 76,149 miles

o/s front castle section has corrosion

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 11 May 2013 76,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front castle section has corrosion

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 May 2012 75,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 75,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 74,286 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 74,277 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front holed & corroded not precribed area

offside front castle section corrod & holed not a precribed area

offside inner wing has corrosion

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 73,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,805 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BGM 353L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGM 353L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGM 353L registered?

BGM 353L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is BGM 353L safe to buy?

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