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VJG 915J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,234 mi
Last recorded53,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJG 915J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 51,111 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,561 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 49,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 48,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 48,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,969 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,968 miles

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

Offside Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,172 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,403 miles

oil cooler supply pipe leaking oil

Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil cooler supply pipe leaking oil

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 40,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,631 miles

Slight forward- and backwards movement in n/s/f wheel splines/hub?

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

o/s/r brake noisy?

Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight forward- and backwards movement in n/s/f wheel splines/hub?

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

o/s/r brake noisy?

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,479 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyre treads prished and cracking.

Slight imbalance from rear service brakes

Slight play in steering rack on the o/s.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,839 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

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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VJG 915J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VJG 915J, 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 VJG 915J registered?

VJG 915J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1970.

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