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BUC 859H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 859H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 48,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 47,343 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 47,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 46,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,820 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,490 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,426 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

windscreen has slight marks.not affecting view

Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,018 miles

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

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

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,872 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 44,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 859H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 859H, 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 BUC 859H registered?

BUC 859H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 June 1970.

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