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NCV 456M

1973 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,647 mi
Last recorded41,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 456M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,048 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 41,045 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,310 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 40,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,896 miles

Lower steering column bush worn

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,896 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower steering column bush worn

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,588 miles

excessive play lower column joint

Fail 9 Aug 2010 89,588 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive play lower column joint

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,178 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,470 miles

extensive surface corrosion through out vehicle underside.

o/s front inner sill, castle rail & floor corroded & holed outside prescibed area,

Fail 6 Oct 2006 35,470 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

extensive surface corrosion through out vehicle underside.

o/s front inner sill, castle rail & floor corroded & holed outside prescibed area,

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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NCV 456M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NCV 456M, 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 NCV 456M registered?

NCV 456M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 August 1973.

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