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TNC 82J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,439 mi
Last recorded58,439 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNC 82J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,672 miles

exhaust front pipe cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,931 miles

both rear rubber axle straps broken

offside headlight no as bright as the nearside

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,710 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,792 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,207 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,950 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,949 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 46,786 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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TNC 82J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TNC 82J, 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 TNC 82J?

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What year was TNC 82J registered?

TNC 82J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is TNC 82J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNC 82J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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