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NXJ 175H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,706 mi
Last recorded3,706 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXJ 175H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,706 miles

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

both sides rear tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2014 3,700 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sides rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 3,685 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 3,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 3,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 3,236 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,034 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NXJ 175H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NXJ 175H, 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 NXJ 175H registered?

NXJ 175H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is NXJ 175H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXJ 175H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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