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CGV 507L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,237 mi
Last recorded81,237 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGV 507L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,484 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

main beam tell tale inoperative

parking brake cable fouling against propshaft

slight damage to front serat belts

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,094 miles

offside front floor corroded

offside rear shockabsorber damp

slight wear at steering rack

slight wear both front wheel bearings

slight wear nearside front stub pin

Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,468 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CGV 507L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CGV 507L, 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

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What year was CGV 507L registered?

CGV 507L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is CGV 507L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGV 507L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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