MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
staining around top of fuel tank no leak found
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
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EMV 890V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1979 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 53,129 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 EMV 890V, 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 47 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EMV 890V registered?
EMV 890V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 August 1979.
Is EMV 890V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EMV 890V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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