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PEP 313M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,930 mi
Last recorded28,930 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 313M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,789 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 27,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2013 27,335 miles
Fail 30 May 2013

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 27,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 26,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 26,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 25,355 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal to flexy fuel pipe joint at pump secure but has no securing clip.

n/s front upper trunnion has slight play.

o/s front damper oily.

Pass 30 May 2006 24,611 miles

Trim on nearside wing should be secured

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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PEP 313M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PEP 313M, 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 PEP 313M registered?

PEP 313M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is PEP 313M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 313M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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