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GDE 431L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,928 mi
Last recorded85,928 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 431L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,928 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,668 miles

All tyres slightly worn on inside edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers poor.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 82,091 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 80,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 80,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in steering rack ,not excessive

slight play n/s lower suspension joint

Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in steering rack ,not excessive

slight play n/s lower suspension joint

Pass 2 May 2007 78,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,947 miles

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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GDE 431L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GDE 431L, 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 GDE 431L registered?

GDE 431L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is GDE 431L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDE 431L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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