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FLE 657J

1970 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,568 mi
Last recorded16,568 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 657J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 16,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 16,540 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,720 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Trunion rubbers deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2018 15,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Trunion rubbers deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2017 15,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,439 miles

all tyres craking due to low presure and lack off use

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,180 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 15,180 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

advise knocking in steering rack slightly stiff

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,827 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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FLE 657J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FLE 657J, 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 FLE 657J registered?

FLE 657J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 August 1970.

Is FLE 657J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 657J 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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