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WOC 236J

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,327 mi
Last recorded4,327 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOC 236J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 4,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 4,179 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,066 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 4,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking at unions on fuel pump (7.2.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 4,041 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 4,041 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 3,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel tank damp

Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 3,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 2,852 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 2,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WOC 236J is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WOC 236J, 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 WOC 236J registered?

WOC 236J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 30 October 1970.

Is WOC 236J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOC 236J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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