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PXC 442J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,638 mi
Last recorded32,638 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 442J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 32,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 32,290 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 31,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,485 miles

all tyres starting to crack

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 22,201 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 22,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2005 20,661 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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PXC 442J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PXC 442J, 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 PXC 442J registered?

PXC 442J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is PXC 442J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXC 442J shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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