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DCF 181L

1973 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,476 mi
Last recorded60,476 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCF 181L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 60,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 60,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 60,195 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,080 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower suspenion jiont (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,054 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,381 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,571 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,559 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,659 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 52,652 miles

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

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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DCF 181L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DCF 181L, 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 DCF 181L registered?

DCF 181L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 June 1973.

Is DCF 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCF 181L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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