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TRU 372J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,062 mi
Last recorded27,062 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRU 372J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 27,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 26,735 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 26,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 25,357 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 25,352 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,411 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion around throttle pedal mounting.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,013 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake flexi hose twisted slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 24,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake flexi hose twisted slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 24,009 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,009 miles

Both carb' float chamber over flow pipes are running close to exhaust.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,691 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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TRU 372J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TRU 372J, 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.

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What year was TRU 372J registered?

TRU 372J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is TRU 372J safe to buy?

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