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SCJ 405H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,248 mi
Last recorded73,248 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCJ 405H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,248 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,220 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 73,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 May 2008 72,899 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SCJ 405H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCJ 405H, 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

How do I check the history of SCJ 405H?

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What year was SCJ 405H registered?

SCJ 405H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1970.

Is SCJ 405H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCJ 405H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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