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OPY 666M

1973 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,840 mi
Last recorded28,840 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 666M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 28,796 miles

Central Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded within 30mm of a jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Drivers door hinge area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,207 miles

slight bind on the rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,028 miles

heavily undersealed not allowing clear inspection

pump fuel pipe deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in top collumn bush

slight play in top swivel joints

steering rack boots perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavily undersealed not allowing clear inspection

pump fuel pipe deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in top collumn bush

slight play in top swivel joints

steering rack boots perished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,351 miles

coolant leak

heavily undersealed, unable to check properly for corrosion

nsf brake binding slightly

one engine mount bolt missing osf

rear u/j slightly worn

slight play in steering colunm bush

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 17 Jan 2014 25,315 miles

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

coolant leak

heavily undersealed, unable to check properly for corrosion

nsf brake binding slightly

one engine mount bolt missing osf

rear u/j slightly worn

slight play in steering colunm bush

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,315 miles

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

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

coolant leak

nsr axle check strap split

slight rear brake inbalance

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,005 miles

rear brake flexy condition poor

slight corrosion nsf inner wing

unable to check brake pipes fully due to underseal covering

unable to fully check underside condition for corrosion due to underseal application

Fail 19 Oct 2011 23,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion nsf inner wing

rear brake flexy condition poor

axle check straps not fitted

exhaust centre mounting poor

unable to check brake pipes fully due to underseal covering

unable to fully check underside condition for corrosion due to underseal application

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,644 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,737 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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OPY 666M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPY 666M, 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 OPY 666M registered?

OPY 666M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is OPY 666M safe to buy?

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