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GPN 8L

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,048 mi
Last recorded50,048 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 8L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,048 miles

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

slight leak from nearside rear axle to backplate joint.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r hub axle leaking oil.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,907 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

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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GPN 8L is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPN 8L, 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 GPN 8L registered?

GPN 8L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is GPN 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 8L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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