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FGF 822J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGF 822J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,618 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Under bonnet (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,256 miles

Exhaust front system clamps corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 51,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust front system clamps corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,916 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,019 miles

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

oil leak

rear dif leak

transmission leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

rear dif leak

transmission leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,280 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance 34%

Transmission leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 45,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

battery leaking/battery carrier corroding

bolts missing from engine mounts

rear tyres close to legal limit & perishing

slight lift in o/s/f upper trunnion

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,229 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

battery leaking/battery carrier corroding

bolts missing from engine mounts

rear tyres close to legal limit & perishing

slight lift in o/s/f upper trunnion

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,686 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both top trunnion bushes perishing

hazard switch seems faulty

n/s battery carrier corroded

n/s headlamp aim at lower limit

Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both top trunnion bushes perishing

hazard switch seems faulty

n/s battery carrier corroded

n/s headlamp aim at lower limit

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FGF 822J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGF 822J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGF 822J registered?

FGF 822J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is FGF 822J safe to buy?

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