MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside jacking point corroded and holed
both front king pins have slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front king pins have slight play
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front king pins have slight play
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe area (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
slight corrossion at n/s and o/s jacking points
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
floor corroded n/s/f foot well
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
o/s jacking point slightly corroded
All front suspension bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight vertical play from offside front king pin
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering proper inspection
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All front suspension bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight vertical play from offside front king pin
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering proper inspection
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres are worn to legal limit.
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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FGU 556J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGU 556J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FGU 556J registered?
FGU 556J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is FGU 556J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGU 556J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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