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JUG 703L

1972 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,506 mi
Last recorded81,506 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 703L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,363 miles

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

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,691 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 75,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,298 miles

front supension arms corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front supension arms corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,961 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,721 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 65,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,799 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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JUG 703L is a 1972 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JUG 703L, 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

How do I check the history of JUG 703L?

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What year was JUG 703L registered?

JUG 703L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JUG 703L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUG 703L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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