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FGA 175L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGA 175L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 May 2013 89,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

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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FGA 175L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FGA 175L, 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

How do I check the history of FGA 175L?

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What year was FGA 175L registered?

FGA 175L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FGA 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGA 175L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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