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FPJ 30J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 30J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 May 2018 69,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small amount of travel on brake pedal before brakes begin to work

Pass 18 May 2011 64,300 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrsion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 21 May 2010 63,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,156 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s hand brake low

Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

signs of corrosion to nearside front inner sill

signs of corrosion to offside front floor pan

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 30J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FPJ 30J, 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 30J registered?

FPJ 30J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is FPJ 30J safe to buy?

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