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MUL 127L

1973 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUL 127L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 86,418 miles

corrosion n/s sill

corrosion underbody

perishing n/s/r rack boot

Fail 2 May 2018 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s sill

corrosion underbody

perishing n/s/r rack boot

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,321 miles

corrosion places underbody

n/s/f rack boot perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,321 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion places underbody

n/s/f rack boot perishing

Pass 17 May 2011 82,871 miles

Oil leak

rear diff noisy

Fail 17 May 2011 82,871 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,689 miles

surface corrosion on floors suspension and chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,052 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion front and rear suspension

slight leak on fuel pump

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,609 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 80,607 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 80,296 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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MUL 127L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MUL 127L, 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 MUL 127L registered?

MUL 127L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 January 1973.

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