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NUR 179M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,428 mi
Last recorded55,428 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUR 179M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,428 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 43,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

chip to screen outside of swept 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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NUR 179M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUR 179M, 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 NUR 179M registered?

NUR 179M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NUR 179M safe to buy?

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