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VDD 740J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDD 740J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 69,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 69,388 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,322 miles

Slight lift in the passenger king pin, advise greasing

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,348 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 65,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,358 miles

Nearside rear brake requires attention

Pass 5 Nov 2016 64,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,633 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,705 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,639 miles

Small hole in the off side jacking point/out rigger

near side front wheel wobbles on the front hub splines - advise investigation

slight lift in the near side front suspension king pin joints - advise greasing them up

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,387 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in the ns kingpin - might need greasing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,831 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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VDD 740J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDD 740J, 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 VDD 740J?

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What year was VDD 740J registered?

VDD 740J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VDD 740J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDD 740J shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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