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VDC 114J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,272 mi
Last recorded31,272 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDC 114J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 31,217 miles

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,204 miles

o/s windscreen has light scratching

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,063 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 31,057 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 31,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 30,961 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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VDC 114J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDC 114J, 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 VDC 114J?

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What year was VDC 114J registered?

VDC 114J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 October 1970.

Is VDC 114J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDC 114J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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