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LSY 899J

1971 MG Bgt

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSY 899J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 37,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to servo slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,150 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2018 34,150 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,145 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

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

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Offside Front wiper blade slight wear

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 33,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 33,430 miles

Oil leak

Passenger floor soft but not excessivley corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 33,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Passenger floor soft but not excessivley corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 31,627 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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LSY 899J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LSY 899J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSY 899J registered?

LSY 899J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is LSY 899J safe to buy?

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