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BPE 723H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 723H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,972 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,933 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,229 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

off side jacking mount brakeing away from chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,201 miles

o/s jacking bracket coming away from chassis but not affecting chassis strength

o/s sill starting to corrode

slight play in wheel bearing o/s/f

Pass 18 Aug 2005 41,128 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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BPE 723H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BPE 723H, 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 BPE 723H?

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What year was BPE 723H registered?

BPE 723H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is BPE 723H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPE 723H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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