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EHS 300J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 300J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,873 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,338 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,783 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fuel pipe at fuel pump badly kinked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,774 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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EHS 300J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 300J, 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 300J?

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What year was EHS 300J registered?

EHS 300J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is EHS 300J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 300J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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