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ULJ 430J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

635 mi
Last recorded635 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULJ 430J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 395 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 307 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 155 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 154 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 154 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 4 May 2011 126 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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ULJ 430J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULJ 430J, 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 ULJ 430J registered?

ULJ 430J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is ULJ 430J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULJ 430J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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