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BYO 180H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 180H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,721 miles

slight play detected at both front wheels

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,699 miles

slight movement in n/s front wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,421 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,181 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,245 miles

axle oil leaking from o/s rear hub

Pass 18 May 2010 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 May 2010 87,631 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,513 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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BYO 180H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYO 180H, 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 BYO 180H registered?

BYO 180H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is BYO 180H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 180H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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