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BUU 759H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on6 May 2006
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUU 759H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2006 79,051 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 78,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 78,926 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BUU 759H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 BUU 759H, 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 BUU 759H registered?

BUU 759H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 25 June 1970.

Is BUU 759H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUU 759H shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUU 759H have outstanding finance?

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