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FMP 109J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMP 109J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2017 68,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 67,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 66,261 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 65,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,900 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 61,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 58,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 56,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 56,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 52,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 48,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,472 miles

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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FMP 109J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FMP 109J, 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

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What year was FMP 109J registered?

FMP 109J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 December 1970.

Is FMP 109J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMP 109J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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