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FNP 902J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

5,975 mi
Last recorded5,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 902J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 5,975 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer sill corroded

both front inner sill areas corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 5,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner sills corroded and poor condition

both rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

coolant leak from bottom hose to rad join

engine oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2016 5,433 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner sills corroded and poor condition

both rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

coolant leak from bottom hose to rad join

engine oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 4,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four rear leaf spring bushes poor condition

nearside front outer chassis rail corroded

nearside rear leaf spring mounting showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 2,492 miles

corrosion to nearside outer chassis leg but not in prescribed area

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

indicator switch stiff

Fail 14 May 2014 2,448 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

alternator belt starting to crack

both track rod end booots starting to perish

corrosion to nearside outer chassis leg but not in prescribed area

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

indicator switch stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2013 171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear leaf spring front bushes poor condition

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jan 2013 149 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear leaf spring front bushes poor condition

front brakes just met the inbalance test

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,522 miles

bonnet stay missing

both front wiper blades poor condition

engine oil leak

offside front inner sill holed, corroded and poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,522 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

offside inner sill corroded, holed and poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 97,022 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 97,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,883 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 96,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,676 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 96,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,748 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 65,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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FNP 902J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 FNP 902J, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FNP 902J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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