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JVW 620H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,967 mi
Last recorded9,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 620H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 9,967 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly seary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside and offside front suspension arm bump stop rubbers deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2017 9,527 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 9,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 9,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front flooring corroded

Offside Rear inner sill repair suspect

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Sep 2016 9,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti roll bar (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling exhaust (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front flooring corroded

Offside Rear inner sill repair suspect

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2014 9,405 miles

Both rear tyres plus offside front tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2013 9,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 9,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 8,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

o/s centre jacking point corroded and holed

o/s/f floor support corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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JVW 620H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVW 620H, 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 JVW 620H registered?

JVW 620H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is JVW 620H safe to buy?

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