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WOF 419J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,355 mi
Last recorded41,355 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOF 419J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,355 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 41,241 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured rubber strap rebound strap (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front advise light corrosion front coil springs & lower front suspension arms

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drop link rubber strap split advise new

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush advise slight play in all leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise vehicle covered in under sealer not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,918 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 40,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

very heavy waxoyl covering many prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,325 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

heavy under body sealer

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,065 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

very heavy waxoyl

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,734 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,779 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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WOF 419J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WOF 419J, 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 WOF 419J registered?

WOF 419J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is WOF 419J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOF 419J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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