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BWD 271J

1971 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,637 mi
Last recorded66,637 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 271J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,637 miles

Nearside Rear rubber check strap broken

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,754 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,494 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 65,483 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

all suspension bushes perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2015 65,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

all suspension bushes perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,432 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 65,417 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,830 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,819 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of seepage around fuel tank

Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,313 miles

nearside rear axle strap broken.

slight brake bind on nearside front wheel.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 64,313 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear axle strap broken.

slight brake bind on nearside front wheel.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,502 miles

nearside rear bump stop strap broken

Fail 4 Jun 2010 63,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear bump stop strap broken

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,327 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,631 miles
Fail 30 May 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BWD 271J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 BWD 271J, 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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BWD 271J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 March 1971.

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