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PBJ 591M

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 591M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,662 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

under side of vehicle coated with paint and under seal

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 50,113 miles

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

vechile has lots of underseal on underneath

Fail 19 May 2012 50,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

vechile has lots of underseal on underneath

Pass 6 May 2011 48,804 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 48,318 miles

car corroding in variuos places

door mirrors loose

o/s/f wheel some play

oil leak

windsreen chipped

Fail 10 May 2010 48,318 miles

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

car corroding in variuos places

door mirrors loose

o/s/f wheel some play

oil leak

windsreen chipped

Pass 29 May 2009 46,764 miles

front springs corroded

hand brake high

oil leaks

wish bone bushes perished

Pass 27 May 2008 45,589 miles

both door mirrors loose

diff leak

front discs slightly groved

o/s/f king pin has slight play

windsreen chipped

wirering loose o/s

Fail 24 May 2008 45,589 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both door mirrors loose

diff leak

front discs slightly groved

o/s/f king pin has slight play

windsreen chipped

wirering loose o/s

Pass 25 May 2007 43,124 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

oil leak on axle

slight play in both front king pins

wire clip loose under car

Pass 17 May 2006 42,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 42,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PBJ 591M is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PBJ 591M, 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 PBJ 591M registered?

PBJ 591M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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