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VDE 824J

1970 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,529 mi
Last recorded15,529 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDE 824J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 15,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 15,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 14,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 14,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,352 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 3,271 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 30,962 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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VDE 824J is a 1970 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VDE 824J, 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

How do I check the history of VDE 824J?

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What year was VDE 824J registered?

VDE 824J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 November 1970.

Is VDE 824J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDE 824J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VDE 824J have outstanding finance?

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