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BRC 286H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRC 286H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 85,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,115 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,270 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,269 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,063 miles

n/s rear view mirror provides slightly distorted view to the rear

n/s/f steering arm slightly rubbing/fouling anti-roll bar vertical link bar

o/s/r brake partially binding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,598 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,944 miles

some corrosion in vehicle structure

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,873 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

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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BRC 286H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BRC 286H, 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 BRC 286H registered?

BRC 286H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is BRC 286H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRC 286H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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