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OEL 145M

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,126 mi
Last recorded13,126 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 145M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 13,126 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 13,007 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 12,957 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 12,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,747 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 10,746 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 10,594 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 2,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 2,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OEL 145M is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OEL 145M, 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 OEL 145M registered?

OEL 145M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is OEL 145M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEL 145M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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