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APH 309H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,300 mi
Last recorded62,300 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 309H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 62,300 miles

handbrake only just met limits o\s

reverse lights inop

slight play in n\s\f & o\s\f lower steering trunnions

Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,530 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,491 miles

reverse lights inop

slight play in n\s\f & o\s\f lower steering trunnions

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no reverse lights

slight play in n\s\f & o\s\f lower steering trunnions

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering Trunnion/ Swivels Slight play.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering Trunnion/ Swivels Slight play.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,506 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,977 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,983 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipe rear support missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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APH 309H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APH 309H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APH 309H registered?

APH 309H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 5 January 1970.

Is APH 309H safe to buy?

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