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VTV 296J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 296J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,878 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 65,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,030 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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VTV 296J is a 1970 MG B in Red 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 VTV 296J, 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 VTV 296J?

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What year was VTV 296J registered?

VTV 296J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 November 1970.

Is VTV 296J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTV 296J 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.

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