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NXJ 85H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,190 mi
Last recorded3,190 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXJ 85H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 3,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 2,964 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 2,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 2,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 2,497 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 2,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 2,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 2,450 miles

Nearside Front NSF jacking point / outer chassis leg corroded / compromised / collapsed due to corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 2,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front NSF jacking point / outer chassis leg corroded / compromised / collapsed due to corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 2,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 1,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 1,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knocking noise from front

offside rear brake binding on

Pass 21 May 2015 1,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2015 1,342 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 1,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 715 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 342 miles

Coolant leak, bottom radiator hose.

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,714 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 45,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,497 miles

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 85H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NXJ 85H, 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 85H registered?

NXJ 85H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 20 February 1970.

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