1970 MGB Roadster 1.8L Petrol · FVG 685J
1970 MGB Roadster (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1970. Recorded mileage 59,376 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MGB ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1798cc
FVG 685J Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 59,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FVG 685J Mileage History
- 10/03/202559,262 mi
- 10/04/202559,264 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/202659,376 mi+112 mi
- 20/02/202659,376 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FVG 685J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Mgb Roadster (FVG 685J) between March 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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