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397 FMJ

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,774 mi
Last recorded33,774 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 FMJ
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,774 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,815 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,773 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,766 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 31,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 29,827 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in rack and pinion

Play in steering column

Fail 8 May 2008 29,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in rack and pinion

Play in steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,154 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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397 FMJ is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 397 FMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 397 FMJ registered?

397 FMJ is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is 397 FMJ safe to buy?

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