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WHJ 412J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,121 mi
Last recorded38,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 412J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 38,121 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play upper and lower bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 38,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play upper and lower bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,744 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,524 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 37,174 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 37,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,981 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F KINGPIN

Fail 8 Jul 2019 36,981 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F KINGPIN

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside front top trunion

Pass 19 May 2010 24,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 24,565 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 May 2010 24,565 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,818 miles

slight lift in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,576 miles

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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WHJ 412J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHJ 412J, 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 WHJ 412J registered?

WHJ 412J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is WHJ 412J safe to buy?

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