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BPG 145H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 145H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,695 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,483 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,344 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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BPG 145H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BPG 145H, 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 BPG 145H registered?

BPG 145H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is BPG 145H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 145H shows 21 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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