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BMC 818H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

788 mi
Last recorded788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 818H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 788 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 438 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 432 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 432 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 432 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 432 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 432 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 432 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 432 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 432 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge low on tread

nearside rear wheel bearing slight movement

offside front steering rack slight movement

top radaitor hose split/worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 432 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight lift on o/s/f king pin

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 16 Jul 2008 432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 432 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 432 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 432 miles

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 818H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 818H, 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

How do I check the history of BMC 818H?

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What year was BMC 818H registered?

BMC 818H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BMC 818H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMC 818H shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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