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XWE 12M

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,679 mi
Last recorded13,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWE 12M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 13,668 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Clutch slave leaking

Nearside Rear leaf spring check strap deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension check strap deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 13,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,502 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 13,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,273 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,100 miles

o/s/f floor rusting

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,658 miles

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

o/s/f box section starting to rust and hole

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,284 miles

slight play in nearside & offside king pin thrust washers

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,053 miles

slight lift in o/s kingpin thrust washers

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,901 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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XWE 12M is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XWE 12M, 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 XWE 12M registered?

XWE 12M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is XWE 12M safe to buy?

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