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SBF 345M

1973 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBF 345M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,666 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,623 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,201 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,889 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 48,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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SBF 345M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SBF 345M, 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.

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What year was SBF 345M registered?

SBF 345M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is SBF 345M safe to buy?

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