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YWY 459L

1973 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgbgt36,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWY 459L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,830 miles

park brake slight travel

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 79,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,217 miles

advise welding repair to floor

Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,217 miles

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

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

advise welding repair to floor

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2010 76,769 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

vehicle heavily undersealed

offside track rod end dust cover rubbing on roadwheel

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,285 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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YWY 459L is a 1973 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 36,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWY 459L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWY 459L registered?

YWY 459L is a 1973 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is YWY 459L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWY 459L shows 15 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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