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CXE 706J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXE 706J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,786 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

nearside front wheel bearing / brake tight and just a pass

offside front and rear brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Sep 2017 38,785 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all tyres getting low on tread

offside front and rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,384 miles

DIFF LEAKIN OIL

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LIMIT

NEARSIDE TRACKROD END DUST COVER SPLIT AND JUST A PASS

OFFSIDE RACK GAITER POOR CONDITION

Pass 8 May 2015 38,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

main beam tell tale light inop

play in front suspension bushes/joints

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,889 miles

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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CXE 706J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CXE 706J, 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 CXE 706J registered?

CXE 706J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 28 September 1970.

Is CXE 706J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXE 706J shows 5 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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