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OTU 939H

1970 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,923 mi
Last recorded34,923 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 939H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,923 miles

n/s rear service brake low efficiency

slight lift in n/s front kingpin

slight play inhandbrake frontpivot

Fail 6 Aug 2025 34,917 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

n/s rear service brake low efficiency

slight lift in n/s front kingpin

slight play inhandbrake frontpivot

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,125 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,169 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,647 miles

slight blow on manifold

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,903 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,174 miles

fuel pump poorly secured

main battery cable needs securing

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,281 miles

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

n/s rear brake lazy

n/s wiper split on end

o/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 4 Aug 2010 15,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake lazy

n/s wiper split on end

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,962 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 9,334 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 9,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 12,640 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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OTU 939H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 OTU 939H, 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 56 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 OTU 939H registered?

OTU 939H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is OTU 939H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTU 939H shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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