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TOJ 859H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1821cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,642 mi
Last recorded67,642 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOJ 859H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,821cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension strap deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension strap deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension strap deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,800 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 66,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,969 miles

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL STARTING TO GET RUSTY

Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leaf spring slightly corroded

nearside and offside front foot well has water in it

nearside front king pin has slight play

offside front king pin has slight play

vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,833 miles

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

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

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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TOJ 859H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,821cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TOJ 859H, 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 TOJ 859H registered?

TOJ 859H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 25 February 1970.

Is TOJ 859H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOJ 859H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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