MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both wipers smeary
Clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe splitting
Front arm bushes weak & breaking up
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
Both front lower arm bushes slight movement & bushes craking
Slight play in NS rear wheel
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
All arm bushes weak / cracked
OS Antiroll bar bush weak
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
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
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
The MOT history for FMF 479J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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