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COW 308K

1971 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,770 mi
Last recorded91,770 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOW 308K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2005 91,770 miles

exhaust leaking o/s manifold area

front coil springs corroding

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel started to bind

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering free-play (on limit)

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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COW 308K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 COW 308K, 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 COW 308K registered?

COW 308K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is COW 308K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COW 308K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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