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AFD 230J

1970 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,782 mi
Last recorded27,782 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFD 230J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 27,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,093 miles

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

wiper blades split

Fail 14 Jul 2016 26,093 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,629 miles

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

both front & o/s rear tyres perished & cracking, fronts also worn close to limit

Fail 22 Apr 2015 25,629 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front & o/s rear tyres perished & cracking, fronts also worn close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,897 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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AFD 230J is a 1970 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFD 230J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFD 230J registered?

AFD 230J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is AFD 230J safe to buy?

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