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GYS 997L

1973 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,263 mi
Last recorded53,263 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYS 997L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,263 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Near side front floor corroded.

Near side front inner tyre wall slight cut.

Near side jacking point slight corrosion.

Near side rear inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

off side front floor corroded. castle rail section. not near main loading points.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 53,261 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Near side front floor corroded.

Near side front inner tyre wall slight cut.

Near side jacking point slight corrosion.

Near side rear inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

off side front floor corroded. castle rail section. not near main loading points.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,334 miles

n/s jacking point wearing weak with corrosion

o/s/f floor corroded but not near any load bearing points

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,541 miles

Near side jacking point deteriorated.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 33,539 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Near side jacking point deteriorated.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 32,711 miles

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

general underbody rust

Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavily undersealed

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,960 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

braided brake hoses fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,951 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

braided brake hoses fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,657 miles

both front flitches slight rust †o/s/r inner wing some rust

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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GYS 997L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYS 997L, 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 GYS 997L registered?

GYS 997L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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