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FPK 549J

1971 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,061 mi
Last recorded8,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPK 549J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 8,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer and inner sill corroded at front

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror missing

Pass 9 Jan 2019 8,022 miles

Nearside Front wing lower edge corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 7,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 7,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 7,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 7,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 7,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 6,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 6,327 miles

both rear bump stops corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 6,115 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 5,888 miles

Both front tyre walls detiorated. (slight cracking)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside kingpin.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 5,888 miles

Both front tyre walls detiorated. (slight cracking)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside kingpin.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,512 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 5,512 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 4,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 4,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 3,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 3,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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FPK 549J is a 1971 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPK 549J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPK 549J registered?

FPK 549J is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 13 May 1971.

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