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SFR 642J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFR 642J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,361 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 88,355 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,966 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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SFR 642J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFR 642J, 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 SFR 642J?

You can check the full history of SFR 642J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SFR 642J registered?

SFR 642J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1970.

Is SFR 642J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFR 642J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFR 642J have outstanding finance?

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