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WHJ 62J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 62J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 80,008 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 79,274 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 78,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,598 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 76,820 miles

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s front tyre perrished

o/s rear spring mount corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 76,488 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 75,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

smell of fuel from rear of vehicle (no leak found at time of test).

Pass 21 May 2008 74,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 71,139 miles

Both front flint plates holed by corrision

Corrision on offside front inner wing

Signs of corrision on complete chassis

Fail 8 May 2006 71,139 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Both front flint plate holed by corrision

Corrision on offside front inner wing

Signs of corrision on complete chassis

Washer pipe rubbing in steering shaft

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 62J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 62J, 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 WHJ 62J registered?

WHJ 62J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WHJ 62J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 62J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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