1973 MG BGT 1.8L Petrol · RBD 788M
1973 MG BGT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1973. Recorded mileage 3,151 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG BGT
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RBD 788M Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 3,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RBD 788M Mileage History
- 26/07/20231,962 mi
- 11/06/20242,008 mi+46 mi
- 10/06/20253,151 mi+1,143 mi
Average of roughly 634 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RBD 788M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mg Bgt (RBD 788M) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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