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DEH 609J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,116 mi
Last recorded19,116 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 609J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,116 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front near & offside lower trunions

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 16,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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DEH 609J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DEH 609J, 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 DEH 609J registered?

DEH 609J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is DEH 609J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEH 609J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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