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TPH 499M

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 499M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,714 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside rear wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside rear wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,046 miles

oil leak near side rear backplate

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,046 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak near side rear backplate

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 42,735 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,735 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,907 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,907 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TPH 499M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TPH 499M, 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 TPH 499M registered?

TPH 499M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is TPH 499M safe to buy?

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