MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Slight lift in the passenger king pin, advise greasing
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))
Nearside rear brake requires attention
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight lift in the ns kingpin - might need greasing
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does VDD 740J have outstanding finance?
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