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FMX 318J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,984 mi
Last recorded37,984 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMX 318J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,142 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,994 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,533 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,092 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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FMX 318J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMX 318J, 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 FMX 318J registered?

FMX 318J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1971.

Is FMX 318J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMX 318J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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