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BTD 864J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,062 mi
Last recorded13,062 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTD 864J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 13,062 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 13,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL PUMP AREA (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 13,043 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 13,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 13,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 12,919 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 12,919 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 12,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 11,915 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 11,899 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 11,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres on 2.5mm

steering wheel cover worn becoming an obstruction!

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,856 miles

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

slight brake bind from offside rear

Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight brake bind from offside rear

Pass 13 Jul 2009 117,809 miles

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

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

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

slight lift in front kingpins

Fail 9 Jul 2009 11,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

slight lift in front kingpins

Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,725 miles

slight lift in near side front king pin

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,666 miles

all brakes binding slightly

slight lift in nearside king pin

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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BTD 864J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BTD 864J, 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 BTD 864J registered?

BTD 864J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 28 October 1970.

Is BTD 864J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTD 864J shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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