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FRA 271L

1972 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,213 mi
Last recorded26,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 271L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 26,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 25,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear axel check strap deteriorated, offside rear axel check strap snapped ,

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to rear wheel loose,

Fail 22 Sep 2017 22,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 rear axel check strap deteriorated, offside rear axel check strap snapped ,

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to rear wheel loose,

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,522 miles

Centre both rear shockers damp

offside rear axel check strap snapped

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,540 miles

offside rear suspension check strap broken

Pass 28 May 2014 16,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 16,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,394 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front floor weak

Fail 31 May 2012 13,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front floor weak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 11,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,343 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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FRA 271L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 FRA 271L, 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 54 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 FRA 271L registered?

FRA 271L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is FRA 271L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 271L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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