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VJG 741J

1970 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,596 mi
Last recorded22,596 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJG 741J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 22,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills have been welded and covered with filler

extensive welding carried out onuder car and heavily covered in underseal in places

Pass 4 May 2022 21,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,052 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,047 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out and well undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f front inner wing holed and corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 21,044 miles

verhicle underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,988 miles

slight play in near side king pin

Fail 20 Jul 2013 20,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all underbody heavily under sealed difficult to asses corrosion

extensive repairs carried out to chassis/ floor sections /inner wings

slight play in front king pins

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,932 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 20,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,909 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 20,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cable twisted

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Aug 2006 20,651 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,651 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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VJG 741J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJG 741J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJG 741J registered?

VJG 741J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 October 1970.

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