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BPA 790H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 790H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 44,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,757 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,438 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/front king pin has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,332 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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BPA 790H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BPA 790H, 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 BPA 790H registered?

BPA 790H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BPA 790H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 790H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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