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UEL 224J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,254 mi
Last recorded46,254 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEL 224J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 32,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2008 31,782 miles

Rear tyres getting low but still legal

all rubber suspension bushes starting to perish

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,046 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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UEL 224J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UEL 224J, 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 UEL 224J?

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What year was UEL 224J registered?

UEL 224J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is UEL 224J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEL 224J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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