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XNP 987M

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,445 mi
Last recorded30,445 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNP 987M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 30,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to reservoir (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,298 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear axle check strap broken

nearside rear axle check strap deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2017 30,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear axle check strap broken

nearside rear axle check strap deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 29,887 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,908 miles

corrosion & holes to o/s front & n/s front floors not in perscribed areas.

underside of car has numerous points of surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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XNP 987M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNP 987M, 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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What year was XNP 987M registered?

XNP 987M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 November 1973.

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