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FJW 632J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,594 mi
Last recorded8,594 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 632J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 8,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 8,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 7,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 7,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 6,217 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 1,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 945 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f wheel is stiff to turn

steering heavy/stiff

wiper clearing action is poor

wipers operation is slow

Pass 16 Oct 2008 666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 62 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid leak under vehicle from resivoir

gear box leaking fluid

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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FJW 632J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJW 632J, 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 FJW 632J registered?

FJW 632J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is FJW 632J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJW 632J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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