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FKG 229M

1973 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKG 229M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,636 miles

Surface rust on vehicle chassis but is soild

sil covers but has new sills fitted underneath

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Surface rust on vehicle chassis but is soild

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sil covers but has new sills fitted underneath

Fail 27 May 2009 96,528 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,521 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 96,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 96,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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FKG 229M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FKG 229M, 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 FKG 229M registered?

FKG 229M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is FKG 229M safe to buy?

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