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KHY 835L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,586 mi
Last recorded83,586 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 835L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,586 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

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

slight play detected inner rack joint

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,001 miles

front suspension bushes

front suspension rusty

fuel pipes and brake pipes covered

oil cooler leaking

slight movment in front wheel bearings

track rod ends covers

under body rusty

wipers

Fail 24 Apr 2014 83,001 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

front suspension rusty

fuel pipes and brake pipes covered

oil cooler leaking

under body rusty

wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,573 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,526 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 80,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general chassis corrossion front @ rear cover sills fitted unable check but where i can is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 74,702 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KHY 835L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KHY 835L, 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 KHY 835L?

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What year was KHY 835L registered?

KHY 835L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is KHY 835L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHY 835L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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