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OMH 917L

1973 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMH 917L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,914 miles

both front tyres are starting to perish & crack

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,032 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,031 miles

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

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

Excessive corrosion driver floor pan outsite of prescribed area's.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,304 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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OMH 917L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OMH 917L, 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

How do I check the history of OMH 917L?

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What year was OMH 917L registered?

OMH 917L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is OMH 917L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMH 917L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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