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NSW 337M

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,552 mi
Last recorded42,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSW 337M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,423 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,423 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis not welded full of filler (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,280 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 41,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,426 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 39,423 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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NSW 337M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NSW 337M, 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 NSW 337M registered?

NSW 337M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is NSW 337M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSW 337M shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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