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DVT 999J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,273 mi
Last recorded13,273 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVT 999J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 13,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 12,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,332 miles

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in top steering column top bush

Fail 6 Feb 2008 12,276 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan .

fuel tank corroded .

n/s/f shockabsorber slightly weak .

slight play in n/s king pin .

vehicle in poor condition .

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel filler neck perished

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,601 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel filler neck perished

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 10,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front brake discs are deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread is perishing / cracking on tread

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 999J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DVT 999J, 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.

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What year was DVT 999J registered?

DVT 999J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is DVT 999J safe to buy?

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