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BYB 990J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,845 mi
Last recorded46,845 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 990J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,531 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,261 miles

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,518 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slitr lift in king pins

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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BYB 990J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYB 990J, 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 BYB 990J registered?

BYB 990J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is BYB 990J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYB 990J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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