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FLB 369J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLB 369J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 95,246 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 May 2017 95,244 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,199 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,198 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 94,891 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,708 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 94,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 94,272 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 94,064 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 6 May 2009 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 May 2008 93,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,000 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 92,741 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FLB 369J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 FLB 369J, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLB 369J?

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What year was FLB 369J registered?

FLB 369J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is FLB 369J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLB 369J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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