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XPM 684J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,606 mi
Last recorded9,606 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPM 684J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 9,606 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 9,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,224 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small

Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,198 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken one side

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 9,161 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,561 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,410 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 7,477 miles

slight cracking to sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2005 7,230 miles

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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XPM 684J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XPM 684J, 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 XPM 684J registered?

XPM 684J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 16 December 1970.

Is XPM 684J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPM 684J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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