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VWM 406L

1973 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,800 mi
Last recorded12,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWM 406L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 12,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 12,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 12,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 12,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 11,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 11,617 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 11,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 11,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 9,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,802 miles

Front front tyres old and perishing on sidewalls advise change soon

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

Nearside Rear inner sill rusting

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 8,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front tyres old and perishing on sidewalls advise change soon

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

Nearside Rear inner sill rusting

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 7,522 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,673 miles

tyres old and slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 5,397 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

nearside front bump stop adrift

Pass 26 Jan 2012 5,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres side walls showing signs of cracking and perishing

nearside rear and offside rear leaf spring saddles showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 4,757 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 4,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 3,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 3,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 2,744 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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VWM 406L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWM 406L, 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 VWM 406L registered?

VWM 406L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is VWM 406L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWM 406L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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