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JNZ 8

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,049 mi
Last recorded8,049 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 8
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 8,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff from both seals and rear plate gasket ()

Pass 12 May 2017 7,735 miles

slight bind noted on front brakes during manual rotation of wheels

Pass 11 May 2016 7,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 6,753 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 6,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,901 miles

n/s/f bottom arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 5,506 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 5,506 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 5,279 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 5,274 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 4,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all structure in an advanced state of corrosion.

full inspection of all under body componetns not possible, underseal covered.

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, underseal covered, some corrosion where visible.

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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JNZ 8 is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JNZ 8, 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 JNZ 8 registered?

JNZ 8 is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1970.

Is JNZ 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 8 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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