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VKM 970J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,728 mi
Last recorded80,728 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 970J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 28 Jul 2017 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,471 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,799 miles

offside front floor pan rusty and holed

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,181 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 75,163 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower foot wells /wheel arches rusted and holed but not in prescribed aera

rear axle worn

steering rack worn

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,042 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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VKM 970J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VKM 970J, 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 VKM 970J registered?

VKM 970J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 August 1970.

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