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MYF 248L

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYF 248L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,989 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 27,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,862 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 25,862 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,375 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 23,373 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,489 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,159 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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MYF 248L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red 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 MYF 248L, 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

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What year was MYF 248L registered?

MYF 248L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is MYF 248L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYF 248L 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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