MOT Status
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57,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside rear tyre side walls are cracked and perished
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)
Washers weak
Battery resting on fuel pump
Nearside reversing light not working
Signs of leak nearside rear brake back plate
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside washer weak
Signs of fluid leak nearside rear brake drum
Emissions not tested (7.0)
signs off fluid leak from nearside rear brake
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
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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.
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What year was FJW 880J registered?
FJW 880J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1971.
Is FJW 880J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJW 880J shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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