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FPA 894J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 894J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,490 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,189 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 87,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,737 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,682 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,049 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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FPA 894J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPA 894J, 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 FPA 894J?

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What year was FPA 894J registered?

FPA 894J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is FPA 894J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPA 894J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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