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NWS 40M

1973 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,777 mi
Last recorded64,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWS 40M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 64,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 61,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 61,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 58,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,522 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,522 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective small splitt (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,374 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,512 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 48,321 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,010 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,010 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,125 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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NWS 40M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NWS 40M, 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 NWS 40M registered?

NWS 40M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 October 1973.

Is NWS 40M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWS 40M shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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