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JVK 451L

1972 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,038 mi
Last recorded9,038 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVK 451L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 9,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 8,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 8,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 8,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 8,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 8,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 7,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,873 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 7,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 7,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 7,721 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 1,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 6,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,575 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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JVK 451L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JVK 451L, 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

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What year was JVK 451L registered?

JVK 451L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JVK 451L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVK 451L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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