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NSU 9M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,906 mi
Last recorded66,906 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 9M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 66,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PLAY AT OFFSIDE FRONT TRUNIONS

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/SMALL SECTIONS SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 14 May 2012 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

PLAY AT OFFSIDE FRONT TRUNIONS

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/SMALL SECTIONS SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,819 miles

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

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

n/s/ sill has catalloy filling on sill

Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

n/s/ sill has catalloy filling on sill

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,716 miles

CORROSION ON BOX SECTION ABOVE PEDAL ASSEMBLY JUST ABOVE DRIVERS KNEE

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,716 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

CORROSION ON BOX SECTION ABOVE PEDAL ASSEMBLY JUST ABOVE DRIVERS KNEE

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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NSU 9M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NSU 9M, 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 NSU 9M registered?

NSU 9M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is NSU 9M safe to buy?

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