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BPK 496H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,530 mi
Last recorded27,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 496H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,750 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 27,032 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,196 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,806 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,542 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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BPK 496H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BPK 496H, 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 BPK 496H registered?

BPK 496H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is BPK 496H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPK 496H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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