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FBL 732K

1971 MG Mgb Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb Roadster47,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBL 732K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,758 miles

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,214 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,163 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,027 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,931 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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FBL 732K is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 47,103 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBL 732K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBL 732K registered?

FBL 732K is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 23 November 1971.

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