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EPA 782J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 782J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,788 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 83,967 miles

Parking brake only just met required limits

Fail 8 Jun 2012 81,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,021 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 71,486 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 May 2009 66,831 miles

gear oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,138 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 64,131 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear brakes need adjusting

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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EPA 782J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EPA 782J, 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 EPA 782J registered?

EPA 782J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is EPA 782J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPA 782J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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