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TSG 246J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSG 246J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 13,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,163 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 13,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,692 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 12,692 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,518 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 12,578 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,062 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 12,062 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 11,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 11,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 11,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 11,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 10,588 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,269 miles

oil leak

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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TSG 246J 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 58.8%.

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 TSG 246J, 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 TSG 246J registered?

TSG 246J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is TSG 246J safe to buy?

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