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FMF 479J

1970 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMF 479J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,724 miles

Both wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,579 miles

Clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe splitting

Front arm bushes weak & breaking up

Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe splitting

Front arm bushes weak & breaking up

NS Rear fog light on with side lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,452 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slight movement & bushes craking

Slight play in NS rear wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,182 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,160 miles

All arm bushes weak / cracked

OS Antiroll bar bush weak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,071 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,069 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both front "D" antiroll bar bushes

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Underside undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,883 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,883 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,823 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear bump straps perrished

NSF lower arm bushes perrished

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Slight play OSF wheel / NSF wheel

Slight play OSR wheel bearing

Tyres: NSF 4mm OSF 5mm NSR 5mm OSR 4mm Size: 185/70SR14

Washers & Wipers weak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,716 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,465 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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FMF 479J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMF 479J, 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.

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What year was FMF 479J registered?

FMF 479J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is FMF 479J safe to buy?

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