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LPO 290J

1970 MG B

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

868 mi
Last recorded868 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPO 290J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 868 miles

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2019 868 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,654 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 9,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 9,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,477 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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LPO 290J is a 1970 MG B in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LPO 290J, 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 LPO 290J registered?

LPO 290J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1970.

Is LPO 290J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPO 290J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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