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FGK 239J

1970 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,265 mi
Last recorded30,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 239J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,265 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 30,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 29,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2005 29,050 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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FGK 239J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 FGK 239J, 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 56 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 FGK 239J registered?

FGK 239J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is FGK 239J safe to buy?

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