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JPU 500H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,071 mi
Last recorded21,071 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPU 500H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,071 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 21,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisey and have slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,540 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play and are both noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 17,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisey but not rough

Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,941 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,050 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 14,045 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,904 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisey but not yet rough

Fail 4 Dec 2012 11,904 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wheel bearings are slightly noisey but not yet rough

Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,481 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise adjoining battery lead chafing on propshaft.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 6,730 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 6,730 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 2,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise fuel guage sender unit slightly wet.

advise o/s/r hub seal slight leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 10 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 10 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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JPU 500H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JPU 500H, 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 JPU 500H registered?

JPU 500H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is JPU 500H safe to buy?

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