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MJY 856J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 856J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,363 miles

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 72,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 64,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,890 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 55,626 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,371 miles

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

both front trunions and kingpins have slight play

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 11 Jan 2013 49,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

both front trunions and kingpins have slight play

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,315 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing low

offside front lower bumpstop missing

slight play in both front trunions and kingpins

Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear and offside front tyres wearing low

offside front lower bumpstop missing

slight play in both front trunions and kingpins

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,048 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower arm and trunion bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2011 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower arm and trunion bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,371 miles

bad diff oil leak

brake pedal long

off side front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,201 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MJY 856J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MJY 856J, 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.

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What year was MJY 856J registered?

MJY 856J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1970.

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