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DLJ 386L

1973 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,612 mi
Last recorded95,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 386L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,612 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2022 94,135 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 94,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,765 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2021 93,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,400 miles

Both rear axle straps slightly worn.

Front Engine has minor oil leak.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,929 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,677 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,677 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/ reverse light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,543 miles

slight blow rear exhaust box

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 92,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,281 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,984 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 90,948 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,588 miles

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

long park brake lever travel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,072 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,481 miles

oil dampness around n/s/f shock absorber †rear suspension re-bound straps in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,567 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLJ 386L registered?

DLJ 386L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is DLJ 386L safe to buy?

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