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FRC 532J

1971 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 532J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,080 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2019 96,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam intermitant poss wiring fault no main beam tell tail light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn play and lift in king pin bushes poss grease out (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,036 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 96,027 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head by brake fluid box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by predel springs (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 95,943 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone inner bushes worn and perishes (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front bulk head corroding by brake and clutch res mounts

slight lift in o/s front king pin

Fail 10 May 2017 95,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower bushes (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower bushes (2.4.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone inner bushes worn and perishes (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front bulk head corroding by brake and clutch res mounts

slight lift in o/s front king pin

Pass 20 May 2016 95,751 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 95,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,588 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 95,579 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

wires hanging down under car

Pass 12 May 2014 95,407 miles

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 May 2013 95,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 95,198 miles

slight play both front lower swivels

Fail 26 May 2012 55,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play both front lower swivels

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,913 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f swivel pin

Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,594 miles

slight play in o/s/f swivel pin

Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,477 miles

slight play in o/s/f swivel/hub

Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,411 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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FRC 532J is a 1971 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRC 532J, 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 FRC 532J registered?

FRC 532J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is FRC 532J safe to buy?

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