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FTB 887J

1971 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,728 mi
Last recorded73,728 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTB 887J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 17 May 2018 73,056 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 72,917 miles

Oil leak ()

battery tray damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 72,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,268 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen has some scratches (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,806 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,802 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,780 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 66,415 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 64,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 64,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,271 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 57,262 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FTB 887J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Yellow 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 FTB 887J, 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 FTB 887J registered?

FTB 887J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is FTB 887J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTB 887J 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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