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HGC 45J

1970 MG B

Silver Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,255 mi
Last recorded17,255 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 45J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 17,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 15,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 15,509 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 14,693 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,642 miles

slight wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,087 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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HGC 45J is a 1970 MG B in Silver with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGC 45J, 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 HGC 45J registered?

HGC 45J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is HGC 45J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 45J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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