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PDO 536J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,374 mi
Last recorded52,374 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDO 536J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,374 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 52,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 32,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,139 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 51,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,718 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 51,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Side Wall Starting To Crack

Offside Rear Tyre Side Wall Starting To Crack

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,790 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,776 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

starter lead rubbing on steering U.J

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,722 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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PDO 536J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PDO 536J, 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 PDO 536J?

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What year was PDO 536J registered?

PDO 536J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is PDO 536J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDO 536J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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