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TAR 722J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,339 mi
Last recorded77,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 722J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,339 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 77,335 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

clutch slave cylinder corroded/pipe starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,883 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 76,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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TAR 722J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TAR 722J, 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 TAR 722J registered?

TAR 722J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is TAR 722J safe to buy?

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