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FUL 903J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 903J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 62,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,217 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 62,217 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,760 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 61,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 1,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2009 89,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 89,999 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 89,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 89,999 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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FUL 903J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FUL 903J, 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

How do I check the history of FUL 903J?

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What year was FUL 903J registered?

FUL 903J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is FUL 903J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUL 903J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FUL 903J have outstanding finance?

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