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GWR 298J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWR 298J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023
Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 17,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 13,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 10,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 9,385 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 9,378 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 8,821 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 8,821 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,253 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 8,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 7,319 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 7,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,304 miles

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

o/s handbrake lever stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,714 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 2,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,160 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GWR 298J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GWR 298J, 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 GWR 298J registered?

GWR 298J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 28 September 1970.

Is GWR 298J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWR 298J shows 20 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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