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BUY 295H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 295H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,202 miles

Movement in drivers seat back.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,627 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 96,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 96,409 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,859 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,498 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 93,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside front top suspension mounting bush

Play in offside front top trunion

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 295H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BUY 295H, 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 295H registered?

BUY 295H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is BUY 295H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 295H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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