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NST 313J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,701 mi
Last recorded31,701 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNST 313J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 31,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 27,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,716 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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NST 313J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NST 313J, 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 NST 313J registered?

NST 313J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is NST 313J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NST 313J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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