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FVG 780J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 780J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,897 miles

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

not able to inspect all welding due to thick underseal applied

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,897 miles

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

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

thick underseal applied .not able to inspect all welding

Fail 4 Nov 2017 76,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

thick underseal applied .not able to inspect all welding

thick underseal applied .not able to inspect all welding

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 780J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 780J, 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 780J registered?

FVG 780J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is FVG 780J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVG 780J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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