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WWE 617L

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,730 mi
Last recorded59,730 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 617L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,368 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,954 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,346 miles

Nearside & offside front kingpins have slight lift

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,962 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,098 miles

All 4 tyres developing cracks

Indicators flashing slowly

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,503 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The o/s front tyre is feathering on the edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The o/s front tyre is feathering on the edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,899 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,496 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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WWE 617L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WWE 617L, 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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WWE 617L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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