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PCE 185J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCE 185J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 53,888 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Dec 2023 53,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 53,539 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2021 53,214 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,687 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Jul 2018 52,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,421 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,014 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 51,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,694 miles

both front shockers weak

centre exhaust box sealed with paste

o/s and n/s jacking points and front floor pans corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

under side weaked by corrosion but covered in under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,388 miles

exhaust centre box weak

front suspension bushes perrished

n/s/f shocker weak

o/s and n/s jacking points and front floor corroded

under side of car under sealed

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wish bone bushes perrished

n/s/f shocker weak

o/s and n/s jacking points and front floor coorroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,940 miles

floor and inner sills weak near rear spring mounting

slight blow at exhaust manifold sealed by paste

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,871 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PCE 185J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 PCE 185J, 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 PCE 185J registered?

PCE 185J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is PCE 185J safe to buy?

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