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FGN 599J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,618 mi
Last recorded48,618 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGN 599J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 48,618 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 48,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 47,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

battery partially insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2017 47,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

battery partially insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,076 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,159 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front flexible brake hose slighty twisted

Fail 30 May 2009 45,627 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 30 May 2009 45,627 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,886 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 44,727 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,999 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 599J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 599J, 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.

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FGN 599J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 December 1970.

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