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BPD 170H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 170H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 88,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 87,797 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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BPD 170H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BPD 170H, 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 BPD 170H?

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What year was BPD 170H registered?

BPD 170H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1970.

Is BPD 170H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPD 170H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPD 170H have outstanding finance?

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