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BYO 791H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,239 mi
Last recorded3,239 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 791H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 3,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 2,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 2,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 2,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 1,748 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 611 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 595 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 99,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 98,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no safty catch on bonnet

Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,963 miles

no safty catch on bonnet

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 791H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 791H, 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 791H registered?

BYO 791H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is BYO 791H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 791H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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