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FPJ 974J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,384 mi
Last recorded19,384 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 974J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 19,350 miles

Steering Slightly Stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,373 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 18,373 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,818 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,816 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,708 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 15,708 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,630 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,632 miles

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,387 miles

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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