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BPG 408H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 408H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 33,334 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,621 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,293 miles

Winter tyres fitted to ALL road wheels

Fail 16 Feb 2018 31,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Winter tyres fitted to ALL road wheels

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Winter tyres fitted to ALL road wheels

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 27,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,280 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,375 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,375 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 23,363 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 408H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BPG 408H, 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 408H registered?

BPG 408H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is BPG 408H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 408H shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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