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AFD 248J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFD 248J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 54,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,379 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 50,379 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,451 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,435 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,559 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Nov 2015
Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,249 miles

o/s/r check strap

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,616 miles

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

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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AFD 248J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AFD 248J, 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 AFD 248J registered?

AFD 248J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is AFD 248J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFD 248J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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