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MG MGB Technical - MOT failure due to EPAS

Hello all, My 'P' reg 'F' has just failed it's MOT due to the power steering not working, among other things. I was under the impression that this was not a problem and 'normal' steering was implemented when the EPAS was off. Of course I was quoted £900 + VAT + fitting to get a new steering column.
So 2 question Should it have failed the MOT?
And, the EPAS came on about 3 years ago along with the airbag light after it had been jump started a number of times. My imediate thought was electrical but the local garage wanted to replace everything (of course!) So any ideas what the issue could be?
Thanks
N Burns

I'm sure that's not a failure - if there's a warning light on you could always take out the fuse and pretend it doesn't have EPAS! :)

See here fore a list of requirements:
http://www.motester.co.uk/cog.html

Cheers,
Tim
T Jenner

Sorry, just read that and it says "Power steering checked with engine running" - but I still don't think it should be a fail?

Cheers,
Tim
T Jenner

Yeah had a look at this before. But doesn't really tell you what they are looking for. Odd cos it passed for 2 years with it 'not working'
Nick

Try taking it somewhere else for its test.

The Wiz

Nick, repost this on MGF Tech so that Dieter sees it, or go to his website.


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Ddraig

Ah, thought this was MGF TECH, oops! Thanks will repost.
Nick
Nick

This thread was discussed on 31/07/2007

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