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DOY 826J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,416 mi
Last recorded38,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 826J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 38,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 34,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 34,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,971 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 32,364 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 32,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,516 miles

damp with oil around bottom of engine area

Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,145 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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DOY 826J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DOY 826J, 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

How do I check the history of DOY 826J?

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What year was DOY 826J registered?

DOY 826J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is DOY 826J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 826J shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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