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VOJ 27J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOJ 27J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension locking device just meeting

both front discs pitted

both o/s and n/s rear spring component prescribed areas and suspension prescribed areas surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper suspension locking device just meeting

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both front discs pitted

both o/s and n/s rear spring component prescribed areas and suspension prescribed areas surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,958 miles

Brake servo mounting area is corroded but not to excess.

Nearside and offside front chassis areas are corroded but not to excess.(viewed in engine bay)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pedal box mounting area is corroded but not to excess.

Slight play in nearside front suspension kingpin bearings.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside is heavily undersealed.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,958 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake servo mounting area is corroded but not to excess.

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short wires near offside rear spring . (1.9.2b)

Nearside and offside front chassis areas are corroded but not to excess.(viewed in engine bay)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pedal box mounting area is corroded but not to excess.

Slight play in nearside front suspension kingpin bearings.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside is heavily undersealed.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,674 miles

All water hoses are badly perished, replacement strongly recommended.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear axle limit straps are split.

Some lift and play in nearside king pin/bushes but not excessive.

Speedo illumination is dim.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside is heavily undersealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,674 miles

All water hoses are badly perished, replacement strongly recommended.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle limit straps are split.

Some lift and play in nearside king pin/bushes but not excessive.

Speedo illumination is dim.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside is heavily undersealed.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,654 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,654 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,635 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

both front tyre valves perished

both rear axle rebound starps starting to perish

corrosion started o/s sill

corrosion started on bulkhead

corrosion started on exhaust

o/s/r lightlens cracked

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,274 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,745 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 86,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 84,981 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,007 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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VOJ 27J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOJ 27J, 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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VOJ 27J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1970.

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