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BMC 794H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,102 mi
Last recorded23,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 794H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 23,102 miles

raidiator bottom hose fouling timing chain cover

Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,854 miles

Hazard warning lamps do not work intermittently

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

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

There is slight side play in both propshaft joints

Fail 12 Jan 2021 22,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps do not work intermittently

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

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

There is slight side play in both propshaft joints

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,456 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,123 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 21,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 21,521 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,227 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,811 miles

o/s/f king pin has slit play

Fail 19 Jul 2013 20,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f king pin has slit play

Pass 18 May 2012 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,868 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 14,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 794H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 794H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMC 794H registered?

BMC 794H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is BMC 794H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMC 794H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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