MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
lots of corrosion to the under side of the vehicle.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front disc.s worn
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front engine mount lower bolts missing
fuel sender wire loose
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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FNP 889J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FNP 889J, 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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FNP 889J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 17 February 1971.
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