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TAM 852J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,765 mi
Last recorded2,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 852J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 2,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 2,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 2,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 1,589 miles

N/S rear tyre valve perished

Fail 9 Apr 2016 1,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

N/S rear tyre valve perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015
Pass 4 Apr 2014 894 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft UJ slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2014 894 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft UJ slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2012 547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 13,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 13,945 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F King pin has slight play.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,880 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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TAM 852J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TAM 852J, 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 TAM 852J registered?

TAM 852J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1970.

Is TAM 852J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAM 852J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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