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GJK 785H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJK 785H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 15,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 15,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor fractured not within prescibed area

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,220 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 98,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/ & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,553 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,531 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/ front floor holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure and floor corroded

n/s/r axle hub oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2009 93,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure and floor corroded

n/s/r axle hub oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,326 miles

slight play in rear u/j yolk

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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GJK 785H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJK 785H, 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.

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What year was GJK 785H registered?

GJK 785H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1970.

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