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KFD 676L

1973 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,955 mi
Last recorded38,955 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFD 676L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,955 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel filter location to low

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,596 miles

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

both front floors and castle rails corroded

corrosion on both outer sills

offside centre floor corroded

some damage on rear registration plate

Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,574 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

both front floors and castle rails corroded

corrosion on both outer sills

offside centre floor corroded

some damage on rear registration plate

Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front floors and castle rails corroded

corrosion on both outer sills

offside center floor corroded

some water damage on rear reg plate

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 37,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,242 miles

both front wishbone bushes breaking down

corrosion levels adjacent to n/s front shackle mounting of rear leaf spring just within limits.

drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed

heavy deposits of surface corrosion on front suspension and rear leaf springs

heavy surface corrosion affecting o/s outer sill box section

heavy surface corrosion affecting rear exhaust system.

heavy surface corrosion o/s front under wing bulk head.

horn operation could be improved

legibility of rear number plate just acceptable

o/s rear brake is slightly dragging

o/s rear underwing mounting of top front seat belt showing heavy surface corrosion

small surafce cracking on rear rubber brake hose.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 37,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

acceptable drag on o/s rear brake

heavy surface corrosion affecting box frame of o/s outer sill

heavy surface corrosion on all steering components

heavy surface corrosion on o/s under wheel arch bulk head

horn operation could be improved.

legibility of rear number plate on limit

level of corrosion around front mounting of n/s rear leaf spring close to limits

rubber bushes of both front wishbones breaking down

wheel arch mounting of o/s seat belt suffering from heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,940 miles

wear in both propshaft u/j,s

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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KFD 676L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KFD 676L, 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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KFD 676L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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