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BYV 194H

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYV 194H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,232 miles

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 ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,225 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,180 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,168 miles

Rear axle seals leaking.

Fail 13 May 2015 51,164 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 51,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,543 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,981 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,253 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,251 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for BYV 194H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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