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BOD 315L

1973 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 315L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 254,656 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 67,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING BADLY.

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF UNDER BODY CUE TO EXCESS BODY FILLER/ SEALER.

bRAKES NOT TESTED.....

uNABLE TO FINISH TEST CAR DONT START ..........

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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BOD 315L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BOD 315L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BOD 315L?

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What year was BOD 315L registered?

BOD 315L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is BOD 315L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOD 315L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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