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FMX 855J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,262 mi
Last recorded18,262 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMX 855J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 18,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,183 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 16,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 15,665 miles

both front sill ends slight corrosion bt not within 30cm of a mounting point

Fail 25 Aug 2022 15,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,229 miles

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))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 14,229 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 13,836 miles

Central exhaust box damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2018 13,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,062 miles

Nearside Front Slight lift in King pin

Pass 1 May 2015 12,527 miles

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.

Fail 13 Apr 2015

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 12,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,522 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 12,522 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,802 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 9,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 4,672 miles

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

some welding repairs have been caried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 4,221 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,204 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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