MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
Oil leak
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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