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BML 508H

1970 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBML 508H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,310 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,235 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 96,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 95,936 miles

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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BML 508H is a 1970 MG B GT in White 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 BML 508H, 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

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What year was BML 508H registered?

BML 508H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is BML 508H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BML 508H 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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