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FLA 259J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,843 mi
Last recorded32,843 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLA 259J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 32,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,905 miles

Nearside Rear axle seal weeping slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,369 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,967 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 27,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,744 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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FLA 259J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLA 259J, 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.

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What year was FLA 259J registered?

FLA 259J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is FLA 259J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLA 259J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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