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FHJ 139L

1972 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,636 mi
Last recorded99,636 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 139L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 99,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 99,568 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,508 miles

full beam tell tale inop

Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,508 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full beam tell tale inop

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,728 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,279 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,555 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,952 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 88,924 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate in side wall tread rubber

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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FHJ 139L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 FHJ 139L, 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 54 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 FHJ 139L registered?

FHJ 139L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FHJ 139L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 139L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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