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OEY 621J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 621J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,960 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,553 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,537 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 61,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,748 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 61,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 61,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,643 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,643 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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OEY 621J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OEY 621J, 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 OEY 621J?

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What year was OEY 621J registered?

OEY 621J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is OEY 621J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEY 621J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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