MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play o/side and n/side rear hub splines
Weep from O/side rear hub oil seal.
Slight play o/side rear splines
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake backing plates damp
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
condition of rear brake hose unions .
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTF 239J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 FTF 239J, 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 FTF 239J registered?
FTF 239J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is FTF 239J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTF 239J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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