MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear axle straps perished
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear axle straps perished
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
both rear axle straps perished
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight oil leak
Both rear axle straps slightly worn.
Front Engine has minor oil leak.
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/ reverse light inop
slight blow rear exhaust box
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight blow rear exhaust box
slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
slight play and knock in steering column
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
long park brake lever travel
slight play in steering rack
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil dampness around n/s/f shock absorber †rear suspension re-bound straps in poor condition
rear axle rebound straps in poor condition. †front wishbone arms rusty. †signs of oil leaking from n/s/f shock absorber
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
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DLJ 386L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Yellow 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 DLJ 386L, 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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DLJ 386L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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