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FPJ 204J

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,896 mi
Last recorded95,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 204J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,896 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,896 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s front (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,895 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,323 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,288 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,278 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,280 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 77,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 75,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 71,828 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 71,805 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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FPJ 204J is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FPJ 204J, 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 FPJ 204J registered?

FPJ 204J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is FPJ 204J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPJ 204J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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