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VTV 466J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,092 mi
Last recorded31,092 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 466J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,871 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery loose in housings

underside of body heavily coated in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,871 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery loose in housings

underside of body heavily coated in underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,446 miles

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

underside of body covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2010 30,312 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 30,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,041 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,939 miles

parts of underside of body repaired

trunyen bushes slight splits

Pass 13 May 2006 29,789 miles

top trunyen bushes starting to split o/s and n/s

various parts of structure and body have been repaired in the past

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 466J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 466J, 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 VTV 466J registered?

VTV 466J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1970.

Is VTV 466J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTV 466J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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