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EKX 68K

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 68K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 89,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EKX 68K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKX 68K, 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 54 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 EKX 68K registered?

EKX 68K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is EKX 68K safe to buy?

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