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FDR 555D

1966 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1966 MG B GT32,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDR 555D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 21,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 21,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,338 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 19,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 17,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,102 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,386 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 13,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

chassis slight corrosion,both front tyres perished,brake lights suspect,rear suspension mounts slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 6,839 miles

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

tracking?

Pass 27 May 2009 2,326 miles

oil leak at g/box

oil seepage at n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 4 Jun 2008 254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 97,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FDR 555D is a 1966 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1966 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,900 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 FDR 555D, 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 60 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 FDR 555D registered?

FDR 555D is a 1966 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1966.

Is FDR 555D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDR 555D shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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