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BMC 337H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 337H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,453 miles

slight leak on rear axle half shaft seals

slight play in top steering column

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,293 miles

slight lift in offside and nearside king pins

slight play in top column bush

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,188 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished on inner walls

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,158 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished on inner wall

spare tyre soft

Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,884 miles

nearside hub leaking

Pass 16 May 2012 93,788 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2012 93,784 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 93,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,576 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r axle oil leak

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Apr 2010 93,576 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r axle oil leak

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,562 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak on n/s/r hub

Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,410 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batterys insecure

oil leak on n/s/r hub

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 14 Apr 2008 93,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batterys insecure

oil leak on n/s/r hub

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,337 miles

slight dampness around fuel pump

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight dampness around near side rear brake back plate ( oil )

slight play in both front steering king pin and bushes

slight rust in off side front floor

Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,239 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f floor corroded

slight play in o/s/f king pin

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BMC 337H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMC 337H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMC 337H registered?

BMC 337H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is BMC 337H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMC 337H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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