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EAN 72J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 72J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,670 miles

n/s/r hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,818 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,474 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump and joint (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached front joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bottom of rad ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by gear box underneath car (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both axle straps poor/ cracking

all 4 tires are cracking

fuel filter insecure but not leaking

n/s reverse light stays on

Pass 3 May 2018 79,827 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,456 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,350 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise screen scratchd

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,350 miles

advise screen scratchd

Pass 18 May 2011 77,136 miles

advise scratch in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2011 77,127 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise scratch in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,925 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 76,365 miles

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

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

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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EAN 72J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EAN 72J, 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 EAN 72J registered?

EAN 72J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 December 1970.

Is EAN 72J safe to buy?

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