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FLT 186J

1971 MG Sports

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,259 mi
Last recorded22,259 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLT 186J
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 22,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2010 10,401 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 10,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,501 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 5,496 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 2,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,490 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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FLT 186J is a 1971 MG Sports in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLT 186J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLT 186J?

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What year was FLT 186J registered?

FLT 186J is a 1971 MG Sports, first registered on 26 February 1971.

Is FLT 186J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLT 186J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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