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FHV 69J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHV 69J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 34,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,549 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Front suspension springs corroded

Offside Front seat has a small amount of movement

Rear suspension springs corroded

small misting from steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2017 33,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Front suspension springs corroded

Offside Front seat has a small amount of movement

Rear suspension springs corroded

small misting from steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,985 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front suspension king pin slight lift

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear metal brake pipe unions/ ferrules and brake backing plates starting to rust

suspension, steering, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,687 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,055 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 32,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,383 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 28,382 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 26,144 miles

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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FHV 69J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FHV 69J, 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 FHV 69J registered?

FHV 69J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is FHV 69J safe to buy?

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