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SDS 96J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,790 mi
Last recorded13,790 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDS 96J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,790 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,529 miles

Corrosion offside rear outer sill

Fail 8 Jan 2015 10,529 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion offside rear outer sill

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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SDS 96J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SDS 96J, 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 SDS 96J?

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What year was SDS 96J registered?

SDS 96J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is SDS 96J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDS 96J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDS 96J have outstanding finance?

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