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NDG 268M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,828 mi
Last recorded49,828 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDG 268M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,828 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,779 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 49,779 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,928 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,704 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,816 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,811 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,138 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,027 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,366 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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NDG 268M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NDG 268M, 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 NDG 268M registered?

NDG 268M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 September 1973.

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