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BPO 50L

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,938 mi
Last recorded28,938 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 50L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,938 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 23,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,275 miles

Both rear tyres: sidewalls perished

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 23,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished, no inner cords exposed at test

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,106 miles

All 4 tyres: sidewalls ageing/cracking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,527 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

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

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

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

Windscreen washer pump weak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,527 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All 4 tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

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

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

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

Windscreen washer pump weak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 22,027 miles

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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BPO 50L is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPO 50L, 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 BPO 50L registered?

BPO 50L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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