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FOY 119J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,860 mi
Last recorded47,860 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOY 119J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 47,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,893 miles

dampness on offside rear brake backplate

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2017 39,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness on offside rear brake backplate

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,187 miles

offside rear backplate wet / half shaft seal leaking ?

wipers poor

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,187 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear backplate wet / half shaft seal leaking ?

slight binding of front brakes

wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,163 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/r diff seal leaking on back plate

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,831 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,218 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,374 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 37,374 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r hub seal has slight fluid leak

Pass 25 May 2007 36,731 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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FOY 119J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOY 119J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOY 119J?

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What year was FOY 119J registered?

FOY 119J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is FOY 119J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOY 119J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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