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SMR 467J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,061 mi
Last recorded62,061 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 467J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,303 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 60,300 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed close to battery box (7.2.2)

fuel hose rear very perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,489 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,001 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,793 miles

slight inballance on the rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,781 miles

slight imballance to rear brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,920 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,756 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 42,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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SMR 467J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMR 467J, 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 SMR 467J registered?

SMR 467J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is SMR 467J safe to buy?

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