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EHS 290J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,912 mi
Last recorded13,912 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 290J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,851 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 13,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EHS 290J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EHS 290J, 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 EHS 290J?

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What year was EHS 290J registered?

EHS 290J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is EHS 290J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 290J shows 8 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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