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BYO 395H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,422 mi
Last recorded1,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 395H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 1,422 miles

o\s track rod end gaiter slightly perished

reverse lights inop

small chip windscreen o\s

Fail 26 May 2023 1,419 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o\s track rod end gaiter slightly perished

reverse lights inop

Pass 28 Jul 2017 1,195 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 1,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 722 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 611 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,082 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 27,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 26,884 miles

slight play in both n\s\f & o\s\f lower steering trunions.

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 395H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYO 395H, 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 395H registered?

BYO 395H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1970.

Is BYO 395H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 395H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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