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OBG 451J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,481 mi
Last recorded4,481 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 451J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 4,481 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 4,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 3,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 3,745 miles

Offside parking brake effort poor

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 3,745 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside parking brake effort poor

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 3,685 miles

both front track rod end dust covers perished

Fail 21 Mar 2017 3,684 miles

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

both front track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,552 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 3,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 3,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 2,010 miles

lift in offside front trunion joint

play in nearside front trunion joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 5 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 3 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both headlight rims missing sharp

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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OBG 451J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBG 451J, 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

How do I check the history of OBG 451J?

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What year was OBG 451J registered?

OBG 451J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 27 November 1970.

Is OBG 451J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBG 451J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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