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JLD 855D

1966 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

9,333 mi
Last recorded9,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1966 MG Bgt21,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLD 855D
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 9,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 9,102 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 8,945 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 8,945 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 8,688 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 8,372 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 8,368 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 8,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,834 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 7,659 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,392 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 7,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,174 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,030 miles

slight corrosion around nearside rear bump stop

slight leak from offside rear diff seal

Pass 14 Apr 2014 6,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight oil leak from o/s/r axle housing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 5,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011
Fail 10 Nov 2011 4,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 3,788 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 3,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 3,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 3,047 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 2,849 miles

Existing advisory items apply

Fail 24 Nov 2005 2,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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JLD 855D is a 1966 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1966 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 21,955 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 JLD 855D, 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 60 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 JLD 855D registered?

JLD 855D is a 1966 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 July 1966.

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