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VOJ 598J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,774 mi
Last recorded60,774 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOJ 598J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 60,429 miles

engine runs on after stopping

Fail 15 May 2012 60,427 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

engine runs on after stopping

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,623 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2010 69,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,338 miles

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

Coolant leak

engine runs on after turn off

various body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,735 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side front doors holed

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakepads not greased

Fail 19 Jun 2006 66,735 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body in very poor state

both side doors holed

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakepads not greased

oil leak

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 598J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 598J, 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 VOJ 598J registered?

VOJ 598J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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