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JFN 725L

1973 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

31,713 mi
Last recorded31,713 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 725L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 31,713 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 31,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

reversing light on

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind indicator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers worn

Fail 8 Jul 2021 31,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind indicator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,654 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 31,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 31,404 miles

Corrosion at various points on underside

Offside Front Brake bind

Fail 31 May 2019 31,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Corrosion at various points on underside

Offside Front Brake bind

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,219 miles

Nearside Inner sill ends slightly corroded

Offside Inner sill ends corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,778 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 30,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 30,254 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,376 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 29,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 18,124 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 18,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 8,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 6,162 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2006 6,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake locking n/s 190 o/s 260

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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JFN 725L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JFN 725L, 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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What year was JFN 725L registered?

JFN 725L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 July 1973.

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