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BLF 38H

1970 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,522 mi
Last recorded30,522 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 38H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,522 miles

floor and inner seal areas slightly corrored

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,028 miles

floor and chassis corrored and weak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,247 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,999 miles

rust in nearside front wing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rust in nearside front wing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,203 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

wipers do not auto park

Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

advise various areas of repair unable to detain full sspect of repair carried out

oil cooler leaking

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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BLF 38H is a 1970 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLF 38H, 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

How do I check the history of BLF 38H?

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What year was BLF 38H registered?

BLF 38H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is BLF 38H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 38H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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