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FUL 143J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1369cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,711 mi
Last recorded18,711 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 143J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,369cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 18,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 18,711 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 17,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear axle check straps in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2006 17,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 17,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FUL 143J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,369cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FUL 143J, 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 FUL 143J?

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What year was FUL 143J registered?

FUL 143J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is FUL 143J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUL 143J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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