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LVW 999J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,400 mi
Last recorded5,400 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVW 999J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 5,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 5,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 5,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 4,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 4,335 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of car has thick underseal applied

Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,315 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 4,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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LVW 999J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVW 999J, 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

How do I check the history of LVW 999J?

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What year was LVW 999J registered?

LVW 999J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 27 November 1970.

Is LVW 999J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVW 999J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVW 999J have outstanding finance?

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