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PMH 286L

1973 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,660 mi
Last recorded32,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMH 286L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,660 miles

Front and rear springs are corroded

Fuel tank is corroded

Rear wheel arches and offside rear inner body sill are corroded

Windscreen washers are poor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 32,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported joint clamp missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings broken (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,746 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 30,745 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,724 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks on side walls windsreen discolored rouned outside edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,489 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

laminate on front windscreen seperating on edges and bottom/discoloured

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,744 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 29,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,845 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,044 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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PMH 286L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PMH 286L, 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 PMH 286L registered?

PMH 286L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is PMH 286L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMH 286L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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