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HJP 911H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,113 mi
Last recorded58,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJP 911H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 50,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 50,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down mounting bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 42,420 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 42,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 39,046 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,202 miles

slight play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 16 May 2013 31,934 miles

brake pedal has slightly long travel

Pass 17 May 2012 30,947 miles

brake pedal has slightly long travel

Pass 18 May 2011 29,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 26,713 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 22,946 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 22,946 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,575 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 19,575 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 16,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,013 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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HJP 911H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJP 911H, 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 HJP 911H registered?

HJP 911H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1970.

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