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BHY 44H

1970 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,029 mi
Last recorded36,029 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 44H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,029 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 35,811 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 35,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 34,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside handbrake effort

offside sill and end rusted

Pass 2 May 2017 33,595 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 33,595 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,406 miles

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

nearside rear brake effort

offside front tyre edge worn

wipers condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,172 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 6 Feb 2015 31,172 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

nearside kingpin slight wear

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,482 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front floor rusted

nearside rear sill rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,401 miles

nearside kingpin slight wear

nearside rear sill rusted

nearside sill edge rusted

rear springs condition

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement nearside front hub

Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement nearside front hub

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,395 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,453 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 30,453 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front lower trunnion bolt eye worn

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2005 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel seat runners

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 44H is a 1970 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 44H, 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 44H registered?

BHY 44H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is BHY 44H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 44H shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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