MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front botton joints have play
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear tyre perished in treads
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear tyre perished in treads
Oil leak ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/R tyre close to legal limit. †Rust corrosion & holes in O/Side floor pan, inner sill & castle section,also rust in N/Side floor pan, covered in seam sealer.
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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EAL 840J is a 1971 MG Bgt in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EAL 840J, 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.
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How do I check the history of EAL 840J?
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What year was EAL 840J registered?
EAL 840J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is EAL 840J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EAL 840J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EAL 840J have outstanding finance?
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