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NTS 60J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTS 60J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

RECOMMEND VEHICLE NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION

advanced corrosion in both front inner arches

bolts missing from fuel tank

borderline cracking/perishing in nearside rear tyre, cracking/perishing in offside rear tyre

corrosion in front subframe

damage to internal mirror

front brake pads poor condition

lift in offside front hub area

main power cable from battery almost cut through in two places, attention required. Also recommend repositioning at fuel pump area.

nearside front sill end/wheel arch area corroded & holed

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

nearside rear floor corroded & holed around leaf spring mounting, but appears to have been welded from inside, recommend further attention

offside front outer chassis & out rigger corroded & holed recommend welding

welding repairs of various quality, vehicle & brake pipes under sealed

Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2010 63,099 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,883 miles

extensive underbody corrosion

extensive underbody repairs

front discs corroded

inbalance in rear brakes

under body heavily undersealed

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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NTS 60J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTS 60J, 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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NTS 60J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1970.

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