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FMW 396J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

12,145 mi
Last recorded12,145 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 396J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 12,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 12,143 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 11,981 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2020 11,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 11,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,510 miles

near side castle section corroded

silencer baffles loose

Fail 10 Apr 2018 11,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side castle section corroded

silencer baffles loose

Pass 5 Apr 2017 11,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 10,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 9,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 9,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,598 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 8,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 8,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,310 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 7,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,668 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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FMW 396J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMW 396J, 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 FMW 396J registered?

FMW 396J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FMW 396J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 396J shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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