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WDD 500J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,492 mi
Last recorded11,492 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDD 500J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 11,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 11,365 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 11,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of the vehicle wax oiled

Fail 20 Sep 2012 11,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of the vehicle wax oiled

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear metal fuel line badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,007 miles

underside of the vehicle has been wax oiled.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,980 miles

Offside front flexi brake hose perished.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar "d" bushs.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,386 miles

Offside front flexi brake hose perished.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link mounts.

Slighty play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

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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WDD 500J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDD 500J, 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 WDD 500J registered?

WDD 500J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 December 1970.

Is WDD 500J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDD 500J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WDD 500J have outstanding finance?

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