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JHC 626J

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,625 mi
Last recorded1,625 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 626J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 1,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 1,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 1,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 717 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 717 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 597 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight out-of-balance rear service brakes.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight out-of-balance rear service brakes.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 384 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 286 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 241 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 235 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 99,704 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 99,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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JHC 626J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHC 626J, 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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What year was JHC 626J registered?

JHC 626J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is JHC 626J safe to buy?

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