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WEX 99L

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,025 mi
Last recorded83,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEX 99L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in trunion bush & rubber seals perished both sides

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven O/S slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in trunion bush & rubber seals perished both sides

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,669 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,364 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf osf top trunion nsf osf botttom swivel pins slight play

nsf wing slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f top trunnion n/s/f o/s/f bottom swivel pinslight play

n/s/f wing slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2005 68,707 miles

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

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

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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WEX 99L is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WEX 99L, 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 WEX 99L?

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What year was WEX 99L registered?

WEX 99L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WEX 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEX 99L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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