MOT Status
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65,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPE 14J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 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.
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How do I check the history of FPE 14J?
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What year was FPE 14J registered?
FPE 14J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1971.
Is FPE 14J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPE 14J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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