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CHO 250K

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,411 mi
Last recorded33,411 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHO 250K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 33,411 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,163 miles

horn could do with attention

nearside front wheel slight binding

slight damage to drivers seat belt

some cracking to rear tyre walls and nearside front tyre

some movement in steering top bush

some wear in nearside king pin

Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,163 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

lift in nearside front king pin

nearside and offside chassis corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

slight damage to drivers seat-belt

Pass 26 Sep 2005 33,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

extensive welded repairs to floor panels.

surface cracking to brake servo rubber vacuum hose.

welded repairs to chassis.

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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CHO 250K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 CHO 250K, 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 55 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 CHO 250K registered?

CHO 250K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is CHO 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHO 250K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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