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WFN 347J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,462 mi
Last recorded93,462 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFN 347J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,462 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 52,925 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

both rear tyres staring to crack

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear axle rubber straps starting to split

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracking

offside front brake slightly binding

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play offside front trunion

Fail 6 Sep 2014 52,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear axle rubber straps starting to split

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracking

offside front brake slightly binding

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play offside front trunion

Pass 18 May 2013 51,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WFN 347J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WFN 347J, 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 WFN 347J registered?

WFN 347J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 20 November 1970.

Is WFN 347J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFN 347J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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