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EOP 618L

1973 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 2cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,570 mi
Last recorded22,570 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOP 618L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 22,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,234 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 22,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,949 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 21,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,767 miles

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,771 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 20,283 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front passenger seat not fitted

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,283 miles

front passenger seat not fitted

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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EOP 618L is a 1973 MG Bgt in Red with a 2cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOP 618L, 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 EOP 618L registered?

EOP 618L is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is EOP 618L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOP 618L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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