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CLO 898H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,954 mi
Last recorded92,954 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLO 898H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,954 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 92,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 92,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,952 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 92,952 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 92,952 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 92,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper loose

Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,946 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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CLO 898H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLO 898H, 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 CLO 898H registered?

CLO 898H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is CLO 898H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLO 898H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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