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EON 555L

1973 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,771 mi
Last recorded2,771 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 555L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 2,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 2,752 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 deteriorated/deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 2,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

welded areas appear ok

Pass 21 Jan 2021 2,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch at rear corroded not prescribed area

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

welded areas appear ok

Pass 4 Nov 2019 665 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 413 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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EON 555L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EON 555L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EON 555L registered?

EON 555L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is EON 555L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EON 555L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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