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OAH 979M

1973 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 979M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 107,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 1,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,292 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 94,135 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2013 89,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 89,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,227 miles

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

fronrt brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 38,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

fronrt brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,058 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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OAH 979M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,800cc 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 OAH 979M, 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 OAH 979M registered?

OAH 979M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 September 1973.

Is OAH 979M safe to buy?

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