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FPC 36J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

428 mi
Last recorded428 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 36J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 428 miles

near side front wiper blade insecure

noise deadening material under bonnet insecure

rear suspension retaining straps deteriorated .

seat base rail s insecure allowing movement

shock absorbers week

welding repairs evident

Fail 13 Mar 2025 263 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

near side front wiper blade insecure

noise deadening material insecure under bonnet

seat bases , rails allowing movement

welding repairs evident around rear suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,810 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,793 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2008 97,628 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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FPC 36J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC 36J, 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 FPC 36J?

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What year was FPC 36J registered?

FPC 36J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1971.

Is FPC 36J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPC 36J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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