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FMG 658J

1970 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88 mi
Last recorded88 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMG 658J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 88 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 41 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 2,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 2,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 1,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 1,988 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 1,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,565 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,152 miles

both rear lever arm shocks weeping

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,234 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,234 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 95,833 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

indicaters flash slowly

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in offside king pin

Pass 25 Apr 2009 95,541 miles

Both sills corroded,slight leak from gearbox and diff.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r damper weeping slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 90,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 86,099 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 86,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FMG 658J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMG 658J, 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 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMG 658J registered?

FMG 658J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 25 August 1970.

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The MOT history for FMG 658J shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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