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FJW 880J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,383 mi
Last recorded57,383 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 880J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 57,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 57,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 57,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 57,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 57,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 56,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,712 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 56,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls are cracked and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,497 miles

Washers weak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,430 miles

Battery resting on fuel pump

Nearside reversing light not working

Signs of leak nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,387 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside washer weak

Signs of fluid leak nearside rear brake drum

Pass 16 May 2008 55,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 55,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

signs off fluid leak from nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 54,318 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 54,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

V5 INCORRECT CHASSIS NUMBER NEARSIDE WASHER JET POOR HEATER WIRING CLOSE TO STEERING

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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FJW 880J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJW 880J, 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 FJW 880J registered?

FJW 880J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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