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EOR 550K

1972 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,423 mi
Last recorded27,423 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOR 550K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 27,423 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 27,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 27,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2023 27,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 26,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 26,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 26,726 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,887 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,143 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,897 miles

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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EOR 550K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EOR 550K, 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 EOR 550K registered?

EOR 550K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is EOR 550K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOR 550K shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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