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EKP 291K

2001 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 291K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,956 miles

slight play nearside front upper wishbone bearing

slight play offside front upper wishbone bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,943 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,857 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 40,857 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EKP 291K is a 2001 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKP 291K, 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 25 years old, this MG Bgt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EKP 291K is a 2001 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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