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RMC 361L

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMC 361L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 56,608 miles

underside chasis/floor/suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,946 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,946 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,711 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside sill corroided

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,202 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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RMC 361L is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RMC 361L, 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

How do I check the history of RMC 361L?

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What year was RMC 361L registered?

RMC 361L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is RMC 361L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMC 361L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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