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PPP 840L

1973 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,528 mi
Last recorded39,528 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPP 840L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,528 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,499 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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PPP 840L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PPP 840L, 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 PPP 840L registered?

PPP 840L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is PPP 840L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPP 840L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPP 840L have outstanding finance?

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