MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust mounting loose
slight rear brake imbalance
front tyres perished
front tyres perished
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
slight rear brake imbalance
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)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
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
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
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
floor and inner sills weak near rear spring mounting
slight blow at exhaust manifold sealed by paste
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for PCE 185J shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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