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BEA 526J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,873 mi
Last recorded31,873 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEA 526J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

co on limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,037 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

near side steering rack has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,349 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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BEA 526J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEA 526J, 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 BEA 526J registered?

BEA 526J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is BEA 526J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEA 526J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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