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WCY 559J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,965 mi
Last recorded6,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCY 559J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,965 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 6,468 miles

Central Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 6,406 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 6,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,400 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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WCY 559J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCY 559J, 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 WCY 559J?

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What year was WCY 559J registered?

WCY 559J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is WCY 559J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCY 559J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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