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BMU 865H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,758 mi
Last recorded22,758 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMU 865H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,758 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 22,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,465 miles

both head lamp aims are a little low

noise from the clutch

o/s front seat belt is starting to fray

o/s rear light cluster is loose

radiator is in poor condition

slight noise from the n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2014 22,460 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both head lamp aims are a little low

noise from the clutch

o/s front seat belt is starting to fray

o/s rear light cluster is loose

radiator is in poor condition

slight noise from the n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,428 miles

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

oil leak

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 22,421 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

oil leak

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,113 miles

Oil leak

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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BMU 865H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BMU 865H, 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 BMU 865H registered?

BMU 865H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is BMU 865H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMU 865H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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