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EAL 840J

1971 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,154 mi
Last recorded24,154 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAL 840J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 24,071 miles

Front botton joints have play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 24,066 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,889 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 23,883 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,586 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 22,340 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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