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FWU 407J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWU 407J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,781 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,780 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 81,780 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 80,912 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FWU 407J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 FWU 407J, 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 56 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 FWU 407J?

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What year was FWU 407J registered?

FWU 407J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FWU 407J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWU 407J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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