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FKJ 717V

1979 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,931 mi
Last recorded24,931 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 717V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 20,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,077 miles

both front lower suspension joints have play detected

centre exhaust braket broken

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

underside of vehicle covered in sealant

Fail 16 Apr 2015 16,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front lower suspension joints have play detected

centre exhaust braket broken

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

underside of vehicle covered in sealant

Pass 4 May 2014 14,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 8,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,475 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,957 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

slight weep from n/s/f damper unit

Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,362 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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FKJ 717V is a 1979 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKJ 717V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FKJ 717V?

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What year was FKJ 717V registered?

FKJ 717V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 August 1979.

Is FKJ 717V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 717V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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