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PNE 490J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,631 mi
Last recorded43,631 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNE 490J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 43,631 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 43,625 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PNE 490J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNE 490J, 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 PNE 490J registered?

PNE 490J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is PNE 490J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNE 490J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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