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LLA 173K

1972 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLA 173K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 91,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 86,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at near side rear brake back plate

Pass 20 May 2015 76,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 70,590 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,427 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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LLA 173K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 LLA 173K, 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 54 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 LLA 173K registered?

LLA 173K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is LLA 173K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLA 173K shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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