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BHY 192H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,060 mi
Last recorded37,060 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 192H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,060 miles

all seats except drivers removed

Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,060 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all seats except drivers removed

Pass 19 May 2011 35,663 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 35,663 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,659 miles

flooring sills & chassis all showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2010 34,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flooring sills & chassis all showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 33,485 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,082 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in tread & side walls

Fail 13 May 2008 32,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished in tread & side walls

Pass 14 May 2007 29,678 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 3 May 2007 29,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished in side walls

o/s front flooring corroded but not by a load bearing member

Pass 5 May 2006 26,974 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s front flooring corroded but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

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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BHY 192H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BHY 192H, 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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What year was BHY 192H registered?

BHY 192H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is BHY 192H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 192H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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