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RJH 720J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,965 mi
Last recorded80,965 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 720J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,965 miles

All tyres showing signs of ageing

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 80,965 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

All tyres showing signs of ageing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 80,876 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 80,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 80,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,837 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,784 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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RJH 720J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJH 720J, 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 RJH 720J registered?

RJH 720J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is RJH 720J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJH 720J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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