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BNY 820J

1970 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,320 mi
Last recorded2,320 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNY 820J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 2,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,293 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,286 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2014 2,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 2,266 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to floor/chassis around rear suspension

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front suspension bump stop missing

oil leak on rear diff

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 2,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion to floor/chassis around rear suspension

offside front suspension bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2012 2,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion to floor/chassis around rear suspension

offside front suspension bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 2,215 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak around engine

oil leak around rear diff

slight corrosion around rear chassie legs near rear leaf spring bracket

slight corrosion around rear metal fuel pipe

wiper blades are smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2009 2,194 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion in the nearside front chassis by the front bumper mounting bolt

Pass 3 Jul 2008 2,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside wiper blade smearing

oil cooler mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Jan 2006 2,136 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BNY 820J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNY 820J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNY 820J registered?

BNY 820J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 September 1970.

Is BNY 820J safe to buy?

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