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BHJ 607K

1971 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,194 mi
Last recorded29,194 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 607K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 29,194 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Overdrive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 29,194 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Overdrive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,613 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 27,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Touching exhaust rear silencer (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner wing when suspension on full drop (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner wing when suspension on full drop (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn ALL WHEELS (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,998 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 26,945 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 26,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Possible earthing issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam possible earthing issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 24,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,538 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush trusts slight lift on both trunions (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,261 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 9,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,285 miles

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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BHJ 607K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BHJ 607K, 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.

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What year was BHJ 607K registered?

BHJ 607K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 September 1971.

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