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LPU 311J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,937 mi
Last recorded15,937 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 311J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 15,937 miles

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

all tyres slight perished on out side

slight play inner steering joint offside

Fail 15 May 2010 15,937 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres slight perished on out side

slight play inner steering joint offside

Pass 21 May 2009 15,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 15,622 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,074 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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LPU 311J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 311J, 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 311J registered?

LPU 311J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1970.

Is LPU 311J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPU 311J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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