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JUS 205L

1973 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUS 205L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,278 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,278 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,396 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front track rod end boot slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

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

Offside Front track rod end boot slight deteriorated

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

Tyre close to ten years old all tyres (5.2.3 (m))

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 10 May 2018 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 45,044 miles

parking brake efficiency borderline

service brake efficiency borderline

Fail 24 May 2017 45,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2016 44,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 31,471 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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JUS 205L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JUS 205L, 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 JUS 205L registered?

JUS 205L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is JUS 205L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUS 205L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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