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OLJ 804M

1973 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,163 mi
Last recorded87,163 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1973 MG Mgbgt36,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 804M
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front kingpin slight movment.

slight movment offside front kingpin.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 84,733 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 84,731 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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OLJ 804M is a 1973 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 36,682 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLJ 804M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLJ 804M registered?

OLJ 804M is a 1973 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 10 December 1973.

Is OLJ 804M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLJ 804M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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