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EBB 593K

1971 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBB 593K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,295 miles

steering shaft very close to body

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering shaft very close to body

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front back plate corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front back plate corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,321 miles

underside heavily coated with underseal/tar like substance making inspection difficult.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 74,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underside heavily coated with underseal/tar like substance making inspection difficult.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,309 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed restricting assesment of chassis

Fail 4 Jul 2015 74,309 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed restricting assesment of chassis

Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

battery tray heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,318 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 73,318 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,381 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,905 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 67,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,801 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 67,801 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,247 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,494 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,494 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,155 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 66,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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EBB 593K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 EBB 593K, 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 EBB 593K registered?

EBB 593K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 August 1971.

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