MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside front wing slightly insecure
Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play
Both front wipers torn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering column universal joint slightly worn (splines)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front wipers torn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
complete underside has a thick coating of underseal
prop shaft front universal joint has slight play
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
complete underside has a thick coating of underseal
prop shaft front universal joint has slight play
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
complete underside has a thick coating of underseal
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
complete underside has a thick coating of underseal
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bad water leak
advise front suspension components corroded
advise slight wear at steering rack knuckle joints at both sides
advise front suspension components have a lot of surface corrosion
advise slight wear at steering rack knuckles
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
advise front suspension components have a lot of surface corrosion
advise slight wear at steering rack knuckles
advise slight wear at steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
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EAM 878L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 39,697 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 EAM 878L, 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 53 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EAM 878L registered?
EAM 878L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 27 June 1973.
Is EAM 878L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EAM 878L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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