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AMO 324J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 324J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,619 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 82,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,210 miles

oil leak from rear diff and diff drive shaft seals

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,210 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear diff and diff drive shaft seals

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear half shaft axle seals leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear half shaft axle seals leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,013 miles

corosion to n/s/f floor/foot well

Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,011 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion to n/s/f floor/foot well

Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 78,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONENETS HAVE CORROSION

body has developing corrosion in all prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,132 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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AMO 324J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AMO 324J, 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 AMO 324J registered?

AMO 324J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1970.

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