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FPB 237J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,192 mi
Last recorded46,192 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPB 237J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,558 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,073 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 41,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,001 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,939 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,939 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FPB 237J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FPB 237J, 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

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What year was FPB 237J registered?

FPB 237J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1971.

Is FPB 237J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPB 237J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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