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BBL 717J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

39,448 mi
Last recorded39,448 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 717J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,448 miles

o/s/f suspension low

o/s/r wing corroded (front/lower)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,446 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

o/s/f suspension low

o/s/r wing corroded (front/lower)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,367 miles

condition of front inner wing

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2013 38,365 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

condition of front inner wing

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,939 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 36,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,574 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 35,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 33,797 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f inner arch and strenghner and o/s/r inner arch in boot holed and corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,298 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner wing strenghener holed and corroded

slight lift and play in both kingpins

Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,298 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f inner wing strenghener holed and corroded

slight lift and play in both kingpins

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/f inner wing stenghener holed and general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,874 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 27,873 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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BBL 717J 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 52.9%.

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 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 BBL 717J, 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 BBL 717J registered?

BBL 717J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 December 1970.

Is BBL 717J safe to buy?

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