MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tracked (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Rear axle drive shaft oil seals ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tracked (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Rear axle drive shaft oil seals ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to n/s jacking point
o/s rear wheel splines worn
Rear axle seals leaking.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear axle seals leaking.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BYV 194H is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 BYV 194H, 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.
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What year was BYV 194H registered?
BYV 194H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 29 April 1970.
Is BYV 194H safe to buy?
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