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OBU 85P

2004 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,375 mi
Last recorded2,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 85P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 2,375 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 2,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 2,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2014 210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

fuel pump fitted upside down

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 99,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 99,347 miles

n/s/f kingpin has slight play

propshaft coupling to the rear has slight play.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 98,118 miles

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters twisted.

offside battery hooks hanging loose.

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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OBU 85P is a 2004 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBU 85P, 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 22 years old, this MG Bgt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OBU 85P registered?

OBU 85P is a 2004 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is OBU 85P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 85P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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