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POJ 558M

1973 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,252 mi
Last recorded22,252 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOJ 558M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 22,252 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 13,007 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 13,007 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 12,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 12,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,659 miles

slight play front offside wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2014 9,910 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 9,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 9,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,159 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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POJ 558M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 POJ 558M, 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 POJ 558M registered?

POJ 558M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is POJ 558M safe to buy?

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