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DVT 747J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,371 mi
Last recorded72,371 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVT 747J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,371 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 72,371 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 72,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 72,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Pass 17 May 2023 72,233 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 72,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 71,685 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,522 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 71,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 70,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,808 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn close to limits

Fail 30 May 2017 70,808 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn close to limits

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,216 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 70,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,129 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DVT 747J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DVT 747J, 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 DVT 747J registered?

DVT 747J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1970.

Is DVT 747J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVT 747J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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