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WRP 320J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 320J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,607 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,389 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,754 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Advise slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,754 miles

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

Advise engine oil leak

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Advise slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,506 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise rear exhaust silencer very close to offside rear shock absorber

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 56,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise diff oil leak

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise offside rear diff half shaft has play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,168 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise offside rear diff shaft or half shaft has play

Advise slight exhaust blow

Advise slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,635 miles

rear tyres have low tread

slite blow at rear exhaust join

rear wheel spinner splines? have slite play

bulk head near brake master cylinder slarting to corrode

nsf top roll bar link bush has slite play

slite play in stearing colomb lower bush

Fail 5 Jul 2010 55,634 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

bulk head near brake master cylinder slarting to corrode

nsf top roll bar link bush has slite play

rear tyres have low tread

rear wheel spinner splines? have slite play

slite blow at rear exhaust join

slite play in stearing colomb lower bush

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,305 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,411 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 53,698 miles

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

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,117 miles

Both rear leaf springs have poor eye and shackle bushes.

Corrosion to o/s/r floor section near rear spring mounting and seat belt mounting.

Fair amount of play in n/s/f king pin.

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Play in o/s/f king pin.

Play in steering column UJ.

Play in steering rack

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

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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WRP 320J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WRP 320J, 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 WRP 320J registered?

WRP 320J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WRP 320J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRP 320J shows 18 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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