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FUY 40J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

9,368 mi
Last recorded9,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 40J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,368 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,683 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 8,194 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,600 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,064 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,214 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 6,214 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 6,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 6,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front suspension joint

Pass 24 Feb 2010 5,970 miles

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

slight play & lift in n/s/f king pin/trunion

Fail 17 Feb 2010 5,970 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

slight play & lift in n/s/f king pin/trunion

Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,867 miles

slight play & lift in n/s/f king pin/trunion

Fail 5 Mar 2009 5,867 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play & lift in n/s/f king pin/trunion

Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,714 miles

oil leaks on engine/transmission

Fail 3 Mar 2008 5,714 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r brake back plate showing signs of oil/fluid leak

oil leaks on engine/transmission

slight lift/play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 26 Feb 2007 5,521 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 5,521 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FUY 40J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FUY 40J, 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 FUY 40J registered?

FUY 40J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is FUY 40J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 40J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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