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FUY 171S

1978 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 171S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,607 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 82,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,563 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 81,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,879 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

chassis starting to corrode

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,877 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 77,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,901 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 75,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 74,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 73,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

the under side of this vehicle is very rusty wirin 30 cm allsuspension mounts, steering mounts & brake mounting points,also non prescribed areas.

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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FUY 171S is a 1978 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 53,633 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 FUY 171S, 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 48 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 FUY 171S registered?

FUY 171S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 20 April 1978.

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The MOT history for FUY 171S 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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