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WJU 300J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,747 mi
Last recorded6,747 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 300J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 6,747 miles

slight corrosion showing in places

o/s front wheelbox corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 6,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front+n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s front wheelbox corroded

o/s rear brake/handbrake lagging

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 30 Jun 2021 5,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 4,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 4,454 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 4,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 4,363 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 4,009 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 4,009 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,894 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 3,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,508 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 3,493 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,117 miles

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

O/S front floor excessively corroded,not within any prescribed area.

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

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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WJU 300J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJU 300J, 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 WJU 300J registered?

WJU 300J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1970.

Is WJU 300J safe to buy?

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