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VOF 22J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,659 mi
Last recorded6,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOF 22J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 6,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,718 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 1,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35 miles

Oil leak

Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

advise widscreen delamanating

Fail 7 Jul 2011 35 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke bent (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

advise widscreen delamanating

Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,882 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 98,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,927 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,098 miles

ADVISE O/S INNER WING STARTING TO RUST

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2006 96,094 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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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VOF 22J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VOF 22J, 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 VOF 22J?

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What year was VOF 22J registered?

VOF 22J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VOF 22J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOF 22J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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