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EYA 647J

1971 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 647J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,808 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,808 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play at o/s/r hub

slight play in both front lower stub axle bushes.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,372 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,372 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,347 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,331 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 2,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 2,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 1,846 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 1,846 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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EYA 647J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 EYA 647J, 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 55 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 EYA 647J registered?

EYA 647J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is EYA 647J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYA 647J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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