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FGN 584J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,399 mi
Last recorded21,399 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGN 584J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 17,910 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Osf bottom arm inner bushes starting to split on edges.

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 584J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 584J, 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

How do I check the history of FGN 584J?

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What year was FGN 584J registered?

FGN 584J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is FGN 584J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGN 584J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGN 584J have outstanding finance?

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