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FPH 515J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,948 mi
Last recorded34,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPH 515J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,948 miles

brakes pull slightly to o/s on road test

rubber seals around both front fulcrum pins deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,852 miles

oil leaks engine gearbox and rear diff

screen wash pump stiff to operate

Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,852 miles

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

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

oil leaks engine gearbox and rear diff

screen wash pump stiff to operate

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,715 miles

Low effort on n/s rear brakes.

Pass 14 May 2012 34,568 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

All front trunion rubber boots deteriated

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded at rear

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,252 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Slight play in near side front top trunion

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,146 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres slightly deteriated

Slight play in both front lower trunions

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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FPH 515J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FPH 515J, 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 FPH 515J registered?

FPH 515J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 29 April 1971.

Is FPH 515J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPH 515J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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