MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r axle cheeck strap deteriorated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
main beam warning light not working
n/s/r axle cheeck strap deteriorated
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
slight lift n/s/f kingpin
slight play o/s n/s front & rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBL 879E is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FBL 879E, 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 FBL 879E?
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What year was FBL 879E registered?
FBL 879E is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is FBL 879E safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBL 879E shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FBL 879E have outstanding finance?
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