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FPD 265J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,210 mi
Last recorded75,210 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPD 265J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,055 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,906 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,806 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,806 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,192 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,556 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,389 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 72,904 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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FPD 265J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPD 265J, 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 FPD 265J registered?

FPD 265J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is FPD 265J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPD 265J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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