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PXC 652J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,720 mi
Last recorded47,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 652J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 46,389 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,389 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

loom low to floor

Pass 23 May 2009 45,626 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 45,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 44,325 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 44,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,315 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 652J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PXC 652J, 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 652J registered?

PXC 652J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1970.

Is PXC 652J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXC 652J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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