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FPE 14J

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,886 mi
Last recorded65,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 14J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,667 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 65,658 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear misting off oil around rear brake back plate,but not affecting brake performance

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush attached to top trunnion (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear misting off oil around rear brake back plate,but not affecting brake performance

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper trunnion cross pin slight play

Nearside Front shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Front shock absorber bushes perished

Offside Front trunnion cross pin slight play

slight play in upper steering column bush

surface corrosion on nearside front floor pan

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 54,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,729 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,259 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 52,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,778 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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FPE 14J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 FPE 14J, 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 55 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 FPE 14J registered?

FPE 14J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FPE 14J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPE 14J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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