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ARX 77J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,713 mi
Last recorded17,713 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARX 77J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 17,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

indicators are slow in operation

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all steel lines underside of vehicle are showing corrosion

both front brakes are binding slightly, front brake imbalance is high

front bulkhead and underside of vehicle showing rust

nearside rear wheel bearing are getting slightly noisey, cannot properly check offside rear due to siezed brakes

smell of fuel around vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,063 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,023 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS

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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ARX 77J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 ARX 77J, 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 ARX 77J registered?

ARX 77J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 October 1970.

Is ARX 77J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARX 77J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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