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FYE 307J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

473 mi
Last recorded473 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 307J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 473 miles

Offside rear tyre perished an split ADVISE

Fail 12 Mar 2015 473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished an split ADVISE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 473 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 473 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front lower wishbone-inner bushes perished

rear springs-rear bushes worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 474 miles

off side front tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 474 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 474 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006
Fail 10 Aug 2006 477 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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FYE 307J 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 72.2%.

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 FYE 307J, 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 FYE 307J registered?

FYE 307J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is FYE 307J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYE 307J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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