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FMW 21J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,786 mi
Last recorded15,786 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 21J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 15,786 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 15,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 14,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 13,933 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,871 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 13,870 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 13,076 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 7 May 2013 13,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,208 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 10,118 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 8,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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FMW 21J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMW 21J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMW 21J registered?

FMW 21J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is FMW 21J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 21J shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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