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FNJ 280L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,306 mi
Last recorded33,306 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNJ 280L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,306 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, near to anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,288 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroded

over sills fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,288 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

over sills fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,281 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

over sills fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2014 33,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

over sills fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,497 miles

O.S.Rear Inner sill starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 32,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O.S.Rear Inner sill starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,449 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 30,447 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,107 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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FNJ 280L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 FNJ 280L, 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 54 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 FNJ 280L registered?

FNJ 280L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FNJ 280L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNJ 280L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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