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BVJ 772L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 772L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,655 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,649 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,629 miles

Nearside Front king pin very slight play

front wings lower sections corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shock absorbers damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,062 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs worn

both rear springs u bolts corroded

front offside lower bump stop missing

rear offside check strap mounting pin lower bracket split away

rear offside underwing upper closing panel corroded/ holed

Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear leaf springs worn

both rear springs u bolts corroded

front offside lower bump stop missing

rear offside check strap mounting pin lower bracket split away

rear offside underwing upper closing panel corroded/ holed

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,215 miles

both rear underwing areas corroded

front offside bump stop missing

rear nearside spring worn

rear offside check strap lower mounting bracket split away

rear offside shock absorber slight leak

rear springs mounting u bolts corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,526 miles

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

front offside bump stop missing

rear nearside spring worn

rear offside check strap lower mounting bracket split away

rear springs mounting u bolts corroded

rear underwing areas corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,001 miles

front offside bump stop missing

rear offside check strap lower mounting bracket split away

rear offside shock absorber slight leak

rear underwing areas corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,143 miles

clutch rubber hose outer body damaged

front offside bump stop missing

rear offside shock absorber slight leak

rear underwing areas corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,216 miles

clutch rubber hose outer body split

front offside bump stop missing

rear offside shock absorber slight leak

rear underwing areas corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,159 miles

clutch hose outer body split

f/o/s bump stop missing

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

r/o/s underwing areas corroded

rear shock absorbers slight leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,390 miles

clutch hose split on body

f/o/s bump stop missing

r/o/s+f/n/s shock absorbers slight leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2010 47,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

clutch hose split on body

f/o/s bump stop missing

r/o/s+f/n/s shock absorbers slight leaks

Pass 1 May 2009 46,527 miles

clutch hose outer body split

f/n/s tyre edge worn

f/o/s bump stop splitting

front n/s +r/o/s s/absorbers slight leaks

Pass 24 May 2008 45,580 miles

f/n/s tyre edge worn

f/o/s bump stop starting to split

Fail 24 May 2008 45,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

f/n/s tyre edge worn

f/o/s bump stop starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2007 44,094 miles

front tyres edges worn †r/o/s brake binding †w/screen slight damage

Pass 2 May 2006 42,631 miles

w/screen slight damage †f/n/s tyre worn (edge) †f/o/s bump stop splitting † †

Fail 18 Apr 2006 42,625 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

w/screen damaged slightly †f/o/s bump stop splitting †rear susp check strap top mount bracket corroded

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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BVJ 772L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVJ 772L, 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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BVJ 772L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 January 1973.

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