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RVF 740M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,275 mi
Last recorded18,275 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVF 740M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,275 miles

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,245 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 11,960 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr tyre has been fouling wheelarch

Fail 6 May 2008 11,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr tyre has been fouling wheelarch

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,963 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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RVF 740M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVF 740M, 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 RVF 740M registered?

RVF 740M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RVF 740M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVF 740M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVF 740M have outstanding finance?

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