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TEE 79J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,130 mi
Last recorded2,130 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEE 79J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 2,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 2,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 1,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 1,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 1,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 1,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,720 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 22,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,720 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,616 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 22,615 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,060 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 22,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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TEE 79J is a 1970 MG B in Green 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 TEE 79J, 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 TEE 79J?

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What year was TEE 79J registered?

TEE 79J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is TEE 79J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEE 79J 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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