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FYP 150J

1971 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYP 150J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 97,131 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 97,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,026 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,949 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,944 miles

chassis slightly rusty under car

engine/gearbox oil slightly leak

front and rear suspension components slightly rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,865 miles

Both rear hub seals weeping oil

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear hub seals weeping oil

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis slightly rusty under car

oil leaks from engine, gearbox ,rear axle

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

aux belt sqeak

chassis slightly rusty under car

o/s/r brake very slightly binding

oil leaks from engine, gearbox ,rear axle

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension kin pin joints upper and lower slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken

slight corrosion vehicle underside

Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension kin pin joints upper and lower slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken

slight corrosion vehicle underside

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 95,331 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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FYP 150J is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYP 150J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYP 150J registered?

FYP 150J is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is FYP 150J safe to buy?

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