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ARX 689J

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

40,773 mi
Last recorded40,773 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARX 689J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,163 miles

Offside Rear inner wing/inner sill corroded in front of wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,603 miles

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded in front of wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2016 38,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded in front of wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,070 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 38,066 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipe at side of fuel tank corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,779 miles

Deteriorating through lack of use.

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,754 miles

slight coolant leak bottom hose area

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 37,561 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,350 miles

slight noise n/s front poss wheel brg

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,876 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,871 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,801 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 36,797 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,755 miles

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

bonnet safety catch insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bonnet safety catch insecure.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,646 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 36,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 36,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006

body colour changed from red to orange

Fail 8 Jun 2006 36,267 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body colour changed from red to orange

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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ARX 689J is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ARX 689J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARX 689J registered?

ARX 689J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 4 December 1970.

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