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PPV 722J

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 722J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,469 miles

Fuel pump stained

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,678 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,997 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,682 miles

offside & nearside front rebound rubbers , top trunion bushes & inner wishbone bushes all deteriorated

offside front track rod end boot deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2013 95,682 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside & nearside front rebound rubbers , top trunion bushes & inner wishbone bushes all deteriorated

offside front track rod end boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,359 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PPV 722J is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PPV 722J, 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 PPV 722J registered?

PPV 722J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is PPV 722J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPV 722J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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