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FGU 556J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,914 mi
Last recorded68,914 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGU 556J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,357 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,186 miles

Offside jacking point corroded and holed

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2018 67,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,523 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,381 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 64,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,249 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 63,878 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 63,712 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2011 63,712 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,730 miles

both rear tyres are worn to legal limit.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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