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XGU 950M

1973 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,014 mi
Last recorded16,014 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 950M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 16,014 miles

both front king pins slight lift

Pass 1 Feb 2018 13,992 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower sill rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper twisted

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower sill rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 13,332 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 12,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

bodywork and underbody slightly corroded

both rear leaf spring bushes cracking

corrosion to battery carrier

front anti roll bar droplinks showing signs of age

front number plate slightly delaminated

handbrake cable bracket broken

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

rear brakes have slight ovality

slight corrosion to both rear shock absorbers and bushes cracking

slight play in both front king pins

wires and cables cable tied to offrear brake hose slightly restricting free movement and causing hose to chafe with electrical cable

Fail 10 Sep 2013 12,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

bodywork and underbody slightly corroded

both rear leaf spring bushes cracking

corrosion to battery carrier

front anti roll bar droplinks showing signs of age

front number plate slightly delaminated

handbrake cable bracket broken

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

rear brakes have slight ovality

slight corrosion to both rear shock absorbers and bushes cracking

slight play in both front king pins

wires and cables cable tied to offrear brake hose slightly restricting free movement and causing hose to chafe with electrical cable

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,549 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,530 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 9,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,330 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 9,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,316 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 9,274 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brake hose metal ends surface corrosion.

General surface corrosion on suspension components.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake travel.

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,274 miles

Brake hose metal ends surface corrosion.

General surface corrosion on suspension components.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake travel.

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 8,990 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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XGU 950M is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XGU 950M, 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 XGU 950M registered?

XGU 950M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is XGU 950M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGU 950M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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