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HHE 477L

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,417 mi
Last recorded2,417 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHE 477L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 2,417 miles

Offside Front Outer slight corrosion on sill

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 2,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 2,400 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system fouling steering column on exhaust manifold (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 2,400 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system fouling repaired engine mount (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded through

Nearside Front seat wont fold forward, unable to check area fully

corroded through structure around both jacking points

engine capacity different to that on database

high co%

recommend remove all carpets to fully apraise structure

corrosion through chassis at rear gearbox mount affecting strength of vehicle

general chassis corrosion and multiple small poor quality repairs to chassis and floor pans

Pass 25 Sep 2015 475 miles

vehicle smells of fuel but no signs of leak time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2015 465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner well arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear into flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle smells of fuel but no signs of leak time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2007 32 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 14 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 49,754 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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HHE 477L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 HHE 477L, 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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HHE 477L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 July 1973.

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