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EPR 435V

1979 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 435V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,717 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,867 miles

most front bushes have started towear or are perished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,067 miles

nearside front king pin/bushes worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 27,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r bump stop is missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,825 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,823 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,944 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 18,494 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,441 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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EPR 435V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EPR 435V, 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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EPR 435V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 20 September 1979.

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