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OKE 119M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,093 mi
Last recorded13,093 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKE 119M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 13,093 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,385 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,939 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 11,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,365 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 9,365 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 May 2012 7,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,196 miles

Bonnet repaired with tape

Lower part of offside front wing rusting

Nearside headlamp reflector rusting

Nearside outer sill panel rusting

Offside rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 3 Jun 2011 6,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet repaired with tape

Lower part of offside front wing rusting

Nearside headlamp reflector rusting

Nearside outer sill panel rusting

Offside rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2008 3,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 3,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,715 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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OKE 119M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OKE 119M, 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.

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What year was OKE 119M registered?

OKE 119M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is OKE 119M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKE 119M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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