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XBV 947M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,175 mi
Last recorded29,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBV 947M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,175 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 29,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,632 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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XBV 947M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XBV 947M, 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 XBV 947M?

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What year was XBV 947M registered?

XBV 947M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is XBV 947M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBV 947M shows 5 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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