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FGU 739J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,989 mi
Last recorded38,989 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGU 739J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,989 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody severly covered in under body sealer

Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,502 miles

underbody heavily under sealed all over

Pass 28 Jun 2023 36,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,153 miles

Corossion/hole N/S/F sill/wing area

n/s reverse light inop

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,398 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 34,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

mainbeam telltale dim

Pass 3 May 2014 32,566 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 32,543 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,116 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s outer door sill corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2011 32,101 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s outer door sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,580 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,409 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 25,634 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 25 May 2007 25,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2006 25,459 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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FGU 739J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGU 739J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGU 739J registered?

FGU 739J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 24 April 1971.

Is FGU 739J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGU 739J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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