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FYK 745J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,324 mi
Last recorded33,324 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYK 745J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,324 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,829 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 26,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 165/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 24,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 23,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 23,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,942 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,210 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,800 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,404 miles

offside front suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 15,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FYK 745J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYK 745J, 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 FYK 745J registered?

FYK 745J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is FYK 745J safe to buy?

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