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WWO 535J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,402 mi
Last recorded33,402 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWO 535J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,592 miles

permissible wear in steering

Fail 26 Jun 2017 32,591 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

permissible wear in steering

Pass 18 May 2016 32,484 miles

permissible wear in steering

Fail 13 May 2016 32,481 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

permissible wear in steering

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,137 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 32,133 miles

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,269 miles

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

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

permissible wear in steering

Fail 13 May 2014 31,368 miles

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

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

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

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

permissible wear in steering

Pass 28 May 2013 29,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 29,031 miles

slight knocking and roughness on steering

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 27,730 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 22,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 22,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 19,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 19,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 16,767 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 16,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 May 2006 15,327 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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WWO 535J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WWO 535J, 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 WWO 535J registered?

WWO 535J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is WWO 535J safe to buy?

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