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JCY 508L

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,038 mi
Last recorded29,038 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 508L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 29,038 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 29,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 28,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 28,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 28,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,239 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,696 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 27,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JCY 508L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 JCY 508L, 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

How do I check the history of JCY 508L?

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What year was JCY 508L registered?

JCY 508L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is JCY 508L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCY 508L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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