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BUC 123H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 123H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting corroding

n\s battery bracket loose

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O\s\r axle to body bump stop missing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,188 miles

O\s\r axle to body bump stop missing.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O\s\r axle to body bump stop missing.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,051 miles

O\s\r body to axle bump stop corroded off.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,359 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

water pump leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,522 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,492 miles

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

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

both sides raer floor rusted

both sides rear chassis rusted

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape

offside seat belt catch slightly damaged

offside steering rack joint worn to excess

stone chips in windscreen

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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BUC 123H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUC 123H, 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.

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What year was BUC 123H registered?

BUC 123H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is BUC 123H safe to buy?

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