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CSC 647L

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,578 mi
Last recorded2,578 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSC 647L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 2,578 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 2,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 2,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 2,578 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 2,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 2,378 miles

wiper switch worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 2,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside edge of windscreen starting to deteriorate

offside front and nearside front brakes binding very slightly

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust silencer mounting perished/split

signs of wear to nearside front lower wishbone(although no excessive movement detected and not weakend)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside edge of windscreen starting to deteriorate

offside front and nearside front brakes binding very slightly

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust silencer mounting perished/split

signs of wear to nearside front lower wishbone(although no excessive movement detected and not weakend)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 2,578 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside mirror missing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 2,578 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside mirror missing

Pass 31 May 2006 2,578 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside front tyre very close to limit

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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CSC 647L is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSC 647L, 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 CSC 647L registered?

CSC 647L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is CSC 647L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSC 647L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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