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BBY 393H

1970 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBY 393H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,414 miles

O/S/R CHASSIS WEAK

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH/SILL CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,335 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,241 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

offside outer sill slighly corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox has slight oil leak

offside outer sill slighly corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,883 miles

Nearside rear light lens slightly faded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lens slightly faded

slight play nearside front suspension joint

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,162 miles

slight misting of fuel from around tank sender

Fail 2 Dec 2010 75,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight misting of fuel from around tank sender

Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,400 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,102 miles

slight play in front king pins, front body has corrosion in inner wings.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

offside front suspenion bushes worn

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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BBY 393H is a 1970 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBY 393H, 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.

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BBY 393H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 7 March 1970.

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