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VFS 48J

1971 MG Bgt

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

6,768 mi
Last recorded6,768 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 48J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 6,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2025 6,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both leaf springs corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2024 6,536 miles

Front and Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Fog lamp not working

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

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal

Underside of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 4 Jul 2023 6,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 6,331 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed close to seat belt buckle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 6,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

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

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

Rear leaf spring corroded both sides

Pass 30 Dec 2020 6,149 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 6,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 5,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded and weakened but not to excess

Fail 24 Jun 2019 5,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative

both rear leaf springs corroded and weakened but not to excess

Fail 15 Apr 2019 5,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery cables touching propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded and weakened

Offside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 5,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 5,708 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE INSECURE ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKING AROUND OUTER WALL ALMOST TO EXCESS

STEERING RACK N/S BOOT HAS SLIGHT CUT

Fail 11 Apr 2017 5,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE INSECURE ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKING AROUND OUTER WALL ALMOST TO EXCESS

STEERING RACK N/S BOOT HAS SLIGHT CUT

Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,646 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 4,101 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 3,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 3,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,320 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 3,320 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 3,288 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 2,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 2,821 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 2,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 2,422 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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VFS 48J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VFS 48J, 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.

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VFS 48J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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