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BGB 24K

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,018 mi
Last recorded8,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGB 24K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 8,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 7,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 5,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box area ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,941 miles

gearbox area oily underneath

signs of fluid leak from power steering rack area

slight play in front anti roll bar inner mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2016 3,480 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

signs of fuel leaking from pump area

slight imbalance of brakes

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,562 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 1,527 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 1,527 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 767 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 796 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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BGB 24K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGB 24K, 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 BGB 24K registered?

BGB 24K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is BGB 24K safe to buy?

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