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FJP 56V

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1542cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,293 mi
Last recorded59,293 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJP 56V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,542cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 59,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,263 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 58,263 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,614 miles

oil cooler insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,611 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil cooler insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,130 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,128 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,937 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 55,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,229 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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FJP 56V is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,542cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 FJP 56V, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJP 56V?

You can check the full history of FJP 56V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJP 56V registered?

FJP 56V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is FJP 56V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJP 56V shows 12 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.

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