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2529 MG

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,700 mi
Last recorded20,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2529 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 20,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 20,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,604 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,056 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,378 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 16,373 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 16,103 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 15,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 14,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,782 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 11,675 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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2529 MG is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 2529 MG, 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 56 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 2529 MG registered?

2529 MG is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is 2529 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2529 MG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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