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VOD 135J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,060 mi
Last recorded77,060 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 135J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 77,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,900 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis along sill (6.1.B.2)

diff oil leak from rear back plates

vehicle heavily underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,651 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear diff and on brake back plates

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,429 miles

Oil leak

intermittent fault to headlamp switch [recommend renewal]

oil on rear brake back plates and diff

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,843 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,488 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 73,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,587 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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VOD 135J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VOD 135J, 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 VOD 135J?

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What year was VOD 135J registered?

VOD 135J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is VOD 135J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOD 135J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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