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WLG 4M

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,225 mi
Last recorded9,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 4M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 9,225 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 8,870 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 8,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 2 Sep 2015 7,740 miles

play detected at n/s/r wheel

slight play detected at steering system

Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,573 miles

slight play front wheel breaings

Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,200 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,885 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 6,885 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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WLG 4M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLG 4M, 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 WLG 4M registered?

WLG 4M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 25 October 1973.

Is WLG 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLG 4M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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