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DOY 99J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,390 mi
Last recorded2,390 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 99J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 2,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 2,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 2,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 2,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 1,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 1,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

couple of bolts on front suspension lower arms not quite peeping through nylock

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 1,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

couple of bolts on front suspension lower arms not quite peeping through nylock

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 May 2008 23,429 miles

offside rear floor corroding in front of rear leaf spring mounting point

Fail 24 May 2008 23,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear floor corroding in front of rear leaf spring mounting point

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,152 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 99J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOY 99J, 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.

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What year was DOY 99J registered?

DOY 99J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is DOY 99J safe to buy?

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