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KAY 123L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 123L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 81,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 81,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 81,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear hub seals leaking........

Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,306 miles

All tyres starting to perish on outer side walls.

Both front bottom arm inner bushes starting to perish.

Both nearside and offside rear half shaft seals starting to leak.

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 81,296 miles

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

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

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

All tyres starting to perish on outer side walls.

Both front bottom arm inner bushes starting to perish.

Both nearside and offside rear half shaft seals starting to leak.

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 77,864 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,557 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2007 77,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2007 77,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2006 75,982 miles

slight leak from steering rack

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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KAY 123L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KAY 123L, 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 KAY 123L registered?

KAY 123L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is KAY 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAY 123L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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