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FGN 345J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGN 345J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,601 miles

Front slight play in both front top and bottom trunnions

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber link arms bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 38,592 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front slight play in both front top and bottom trunnions

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber link arms bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,993 miles

Horn control insecure horn not loud enough (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom trunnions worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom trunnions worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 36,161 miles

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

car has been undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,070 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,069 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,914 miles

both rear backing plates have dampness

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,798 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,159 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,104 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 34,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 34,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,904 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,692 miles

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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FGN 345J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FGN 345J, 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 FGN 345J registered?

FGN 345J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 25 November 1970.

Is FGN 345J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGN 345J shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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