MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering Slightly Stiff
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp back plate corroded
nearside rear brake backplate damp although source not obvious
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPJ 974J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 974J, 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 FPJ 974J registered?
FPJ 974J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1971.
Is FPJ 974J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPJ 974J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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