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TUJ 505J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,151 mi
Last recorded37,151 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 505J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,151 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,060 miles

Nearside front wing corroded excessively

Nearside sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,592 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 35,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r suspension check strap broken

Fail 7 Apr 2014 34,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r suspension check strap broken

Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,571 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 27,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,627 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 22,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005

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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TUJ 505J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUJ 505J, 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 TUJ 505J registered?

TUJ 505J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is TUJ 505J safe to buy?

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