MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering rack notchy and worn
Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
steering rack notchy and worn
play in steering rack and notchy
slight play in suspension n/s/f top joint
Fuel system component leaking leak at pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in steering rack and notchy
slight play in suspension n/s/f top joint
slight play n/s/f suspension
steering rack slightly notchy
nearside front brake binding slightly
nearside front wing lower edge at sill insecure
rear springs detioriated
underside corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Oil leak
exhaust blowing at rear
slight play in n/s king pin
slight play in o/s track rod
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust corroded at rear. †slight play in n/s king pin.
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FCH 860J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FCH 860J, 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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How do I check the history of FCH 860J?
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What year was FCH 860J registered?
FCH 860J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 March 1971.
Is FCH 860J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FCH 860J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FCH 860J have outstanding finance?
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