CarVerify

Free Car Check

EUC 8J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUC 8J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 83,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,815 miles

Nearside Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight wear in nearside front upper and lower trunnions

slight wear in offside front upper and lower trunnions

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,810 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres, perishing.

n/s/r brake binding.

o/s/f & n/s/f top trunnions, bushes deteriorated.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,805 miles

both front tyres, perishing.

n/s/r brake, binding slightly.

o/s & n/s front top trunnions, bushes deteriorated.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,801 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s & n/s front top trunnions, bushes deteriorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,801 miles

o/s & n/s front top trunnions, bushes deteriorated.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,785 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 83,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust tail silencer deteriorated and leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust tail silencer deteriorated and leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,729 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 83,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

lift in both king pins and top rubber bushes perished

o/s door mirror damaged

staining on n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,688 miles

exhaust leak manifold area

o/s door mirror damaged

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EUC 8J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EUC 8J, 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 EUC 8J?

You can check the full history of EUC 8J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUC 8J registered?

EUC 8J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is EUC 8J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUC 8J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUC 8J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EUC 8J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.