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JPO 705H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,930 mi
Last recorded20,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPO 705H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,690 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage bush/pin

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,506 miles

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

damage to exhaust centre box

nearside font tyre on 2mm

rear float chamber slighty leaking under heavy load

slight play in steering coloume uj

Fail 26 Jun 2013 12,505 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

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

damage to exhaust centre box

nearside font tyre on 2mm

slight play in steering coloume uj

Pass 29 May 2012 12,473 miles

Early corrosion to rear of front to rar brake pipe

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in both foot brake and clutch pedal bushes

Rear axle check straps perrished and starting to split

Rear fuel pipe to fuel pump slightly perrished

Pass 27 May 2011 12,387 miles

Early corrosion to rar of front to rear brake pipe

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2010 12,293 miles

Early corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2010 12,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Early corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,673 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 11,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,563 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 11,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE EARLY WEAR INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,882 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 9,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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JPO 705H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JPO 705H, 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 JPO 705H registered?

JPO 705H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 January 1970.

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