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BGT 70J

1970 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,901 mi
Last recorded69,901 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 70J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 69,790 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,012 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,998 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 68,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,873 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 66,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2012 66,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 65,633 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

serveral small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,633 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

serveral small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,157 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine,gearbox and rear axle oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 65,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine,gearbox and rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,730 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 61,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 61,890 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BGT 70J is a 1970 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGT 70J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGT 70J registered?

BGT 70J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 21 October 1970.

Is BGT 70J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 70J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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