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NOK 303M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

12,527 mi
Last recorded12,527 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOK 303M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 12,527 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 12,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 10,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 8,281 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 8,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 6,936 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 6,936 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 4,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 2,957 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 2,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 554 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,153 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 93,150 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,828 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,828 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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NOK 303M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NOK 303M, 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 NOK 303M registered?

NOK 303M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is NOK 303M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOK 303M shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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