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NVX 991J

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVX 991J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose tight on full lock

Pass 1 Jun 2023 56,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,844 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,736 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,405 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 45,405 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,765 miles

nearside and offside floors welded from inside

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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NVX 991J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVX 991J, 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 NVX 991J registered?

NVX 991J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is NVX 991J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVX 991J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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