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OLG 868L

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,719 mi
Last recorded44,719 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLG 868L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 44,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate wet with gear oil

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,787 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r back plate wet with gear oil

Pass 19 May 2022 42,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r back plate wet with gear oil

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,697 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,574 miles

batterys losse

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,670 miles

front track rod end gaitors split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,483 miles

bind on n/s/f brake

front brake disks corroded and pitted

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,326 miles

complete underside of vehicle and most components covered in underseal

front brake disks corroded

n/s/f top wishbone to king pin bush in poor condition

o/s handbrake slow to come on

rear brake flexy in poor condition

wipers slow across screen and slow to park

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,809 miles

corrosion in rear inner wheel arches

top front suspension arms, bolts not all the way through nylock nuts

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,809 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

corrosion in rear inner wheel arches

top front suspension arms, bolts not all the way through nylock nuts

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,718 miles

puel pipe at pump perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,784 miles

light corrosion to osr chassis rear spring rear hanger

os track rod end gaitor split

slight lift in os lower trunion joint

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,248 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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OLG 868L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OLG 868L, 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 OLG 868L registered?

OLG 868L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is OLG 868L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLG 868L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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