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RJO 2J

1971 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 2J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,315 miles

all four tyres side walls cracking

handbrake pivot worn

nearisde rear reverse light inoperative

nearside front seat belt not check as child seat fitted

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2016 24,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres side walls cracking

handbrake pivot worn

nearisde rear reverse light inoperative

nearside front seat belt not check as child seat fitted

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,674 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 23,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,617 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play at front wheel bearings

wear on brake pedal pivot

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,363 miles

slight play at front wheel bearings

wear on brake pedal pivot

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,745 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 21,745 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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RJO 2J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RJO 2J, 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 RJO 2J registered?

RJO 2J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is RJO 2J safe to buy?

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