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EGK 271J

1970 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,762 mi
Last recorded12,762 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 271J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 12,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 12,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,260 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Aug 2014 12,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 25 Jun 2011 12,253 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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EGK 271J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 EGK 271J, 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 56 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGK 271J registered?

EGK 271J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EGK 271J safe to buy?

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