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LPU 310J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,514 mi
Last recorded68,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 310J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,514 miles

corrosion around brake master cylinder but no holes found

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres are a different size

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,432 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres are a different size

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,999 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fowling coil spring (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fowling coil spring (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,932 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,682 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 16,197 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,956 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,675 miles

Both front wheels binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2010 65,259 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LPU 310J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPU 310J, 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 LPU 310J registered?

LPU 310J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1970.

Is LPU 310J safe to buy?

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