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EWL 911S

1978 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,991 mi
Last recorded40,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 911S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,802 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,409 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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EWL 911S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 53,633 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 EWL 911S, 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 48 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWL 911S?

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What year was EWL 911S registered?

EWL 911S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is EWL 911S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 911S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EWL 911S have outstanding finance?

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