MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake only just met required limits
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)
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)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
gear oil leak from nearside rear hub
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of EPA 782J?
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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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