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KJS 1H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJS 1H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,365 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016
Fail 2 Aug 2016

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration engine misfiring (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,838 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,838 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KJS 1H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KJS 1H, 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 KJS 1H registered?

KJS 1H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is KJS 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJS 1H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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