1971 MG BGT 1.8L Petrol · ARP 482J
1971 MG BGT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/01/1971. Recorded mileage 53,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG BGT
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1798cc
ARP 482J Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2025
- 53,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (58 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ARP 482J Mileage History
- 10/01/200641,035 mi
- 10/01/200641,039 mi+4 mi
- 20/12/200641,469 mi+430 mi
- 22/12/200641,472 mi+3 mi
- 12/05/200842,599 mi+1,127 mi
- 13/05/200842,599 mi
- 12/05/200943,507 mi+908 mi
- 14/05/201045,838 mi+2,331 mi
- 14/05/201045,838 mi
- 12/05/201147,385 mi+1,547 mi
- 23/05/201248,884 mi+1,499 mi
- 14/05/201349,693 mi+809 mi
- 23/05/201349,734 mi+41 mi
- 09/05/201450,765 mi+1,031 mi
- 12/05/201450,770 mi+5 mi
- 15/05/201551,513 mi+743 mi
- 13/05/201652,303 mi+790 mi
- 12/05/201752,737 mi+434 mi
- 07/06/201752,754 mi+17 mi
- 26/11/202053,623 mi+869 mi
- 04/07/202353,780 mi+157 mi
- 07/08/202453,804 mi+24 mi
- 25/07/202553,810 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 654 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
ARP 482J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Mg Bgt (ARP 482J) between January 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (58 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 101 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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