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both front sill ends slight corrosion bt not within 30cm of a mounting point
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both front sill ends slight corrosion bt not within 30cm of a mounting point
slight play in both front upper trunion joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central exhaust box damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding hand brake arm seized (3.7.B.1)
Central exhaust box damaged
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight laminate misting on screen edge
Nearside Front Slight lift in King pin
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion throughout vehicle structure.
indicators flash slow until engine revved up. ok at time of test.
slight lump in n/s/r tyre outer side wall
speedo illumination worked when tapped and stayed on.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
general corrosion throughout vehicle
little movement in offside handbrake arm
main beam tell tale does not illuminate allways
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pipes corroded
flexy hoses deterioated
floor corroded
n/s indicator
oil leak
play in both swivel pins
sills corroded
springs corroded and worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes corroded
flexy hoses deterioated
floor corroded
n/s indicator
oil leak
play in both swivel pins
sills corroded
springs corroded and worn
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
some welding repairs have been caried out to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FMX 855J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FMX 855J, 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 FMX 855J registered?
FMX 855J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 January 1971.
Is FMX 855J safe to buy?
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