CarVerify

Free Car Check

VOV 595J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 595J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,643 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,235 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,329 miles

O/s front floor rusted and holed.

Rear leaf springs and shackle bushes weak.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 86,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Crunching sound from inner sills when pressed.

O/s front floor rusted and holed.

Rear footbrake readings out of balance.

Rear leaf springs and shackle bushes weak.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,050 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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VOV 595J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VOV 595J, 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 VOV 595J?

You can check the full history of VOV 595J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VOV 595J registered?

VOV 595J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1970.

Is VOV 595J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 595J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VOV 595J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VOV 595J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.