MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute when engine at tickover (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached lower fulcrum pin loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb flooding ? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute when engine at tickover (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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BYC 985J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BYC 985J, 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
How do I check the history of BYC 985J?
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What year was BYC 985J registered?
BYC 985J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 September 1970.
Is BYC 985J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BYC 985J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BYC 985J have outstanding finance?
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