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FVG 1E

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 1E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,454 miles

All four tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

All four tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,901 miles

Near side front tyre cracking between tread

Off side front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Near side front tyre cracking between tread

Off side front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 92,150 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 91,835 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,960 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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FVG 1E is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVG 1E, 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 FVG 1E registered?

FVG 1E is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is FVG 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVG 1E shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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