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MUD 168L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,995 mi
Last recorded7,995 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 168L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 7,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight in n/s/f upper and lowerking pins

slight play in front prop shaft joint

slight play o/s/f lower king pin

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 18 Dec 2012 7,233 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front upper and lower king pins

slight play in offside front lower king pin

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2011 6,803 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

Engine oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both nearside and offside front top and bottom king pin bushes slight play

offside front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,398 miles

Oil leak

hole in o/s/f inner wing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 6,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

hole in o/s/f inner wing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 5,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

slight play on both front top and bottom king pins

Pass 1 Dec 2009 5,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play on both front top and bottom king pins

Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 5,122 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 5,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 3,498 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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MUD 168L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUD 168L, 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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What year was MUD 168L registered?

MUD 168L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is MUD 168L safe to buy?

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