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EAB 403J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAB 403J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 55,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,691 miles

general age related corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,411 miles

Nearside front lower suspension trunion slightly worn

Offside rear handbrake effort low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,598 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,093 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 46,948 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EAB 403J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EAB 403J, 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 EAB 403J registered?

EAB 403J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is EAB 403J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAB 403J shows 22 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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