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JRA 950J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,076 mi
Last recorded7,076 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRA 950J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,076 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 7,076 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 4,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 1,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,427 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 26,627 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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JRA 950J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRA 950J, 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 JRA 950J registered?

JRA 950J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is JRA 950J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRA 950J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JRA 950J have outstanding finance?

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