MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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