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BUY 278H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,381 mi
Last recorded11,381 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 278H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 11,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,104 miles

general oil leaks rom engine underside and transmission.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 10,102 miles

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

general oil leaks rom engine underside and transmission.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,256 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,443 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

front regerstration plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 5,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 99,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 99,088 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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BUY 278H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BUY 278H, 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 BUY 278H registered?

BUY 278H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1970.

Is BUY 278H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 278H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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