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BYX 536H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,362 mi
Last recorded48,362 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 536H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,200 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant is leaking.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,171 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,170 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,134 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,114 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 48,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Major coolant leak from heater box pipe !!

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres perished& cracking in treads

Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 48,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,983 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 47,942 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,668 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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BYX 536H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BYX 536H, 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 BYX 536H registered?

BYX 536H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1970.

Is BYX 536H safe to buy?

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