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VOV 800J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

6,377 mi
Last recorded6,377 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 800J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 6,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 6,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 4,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 3,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 2,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 1,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 229 miles

Gearbox oil leak.(G.box rear seal)

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,813 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,845 miles

Slight play in N/S/F lower kingpin.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,547 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,042 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,042 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2012 92,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 92,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 92,137 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 92,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2007 92,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,028 miles

PASS/ADVISE N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING AS SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY , ADVISE REAR AXLE U/BOLTS FOR MOVEMENT P.R.S

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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VOV 800J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 800J, 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

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What year was VOV 800J registered?

VOV 800J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1970.

Is VOV 800J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 800J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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