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XPM 708J

1970 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,178 mi
Last recorded10,178 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPM 708J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 10,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,561 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,561 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,561 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion in most brake pipes.

Some wear in steering rack, nearside track rod end & nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion in most brake pipes.

Some wear in steering rack,nearside track rod end & nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,561 miles

Front suspension ride height low.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S handbrake drum lever stiff.

Some wear in steering rack.

Fail 27 May 2008 32,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension ride height low.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S handbrake drum lever stiff.

Some wear in steering rack.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,560 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,560 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Some fluctuation of O/S/F brake effort.

Some wear in steering rack.

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 708J is a 1970 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XPM 708J, 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 708J registered?

XPM 708J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is XPM 708J safe to buy?

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