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CLU 687H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLU 687H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,610 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,190 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat damaged and worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 76,042 miles

Offside Front Front drivers seat worn

Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 71,348 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 70,368 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 64,571 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,736 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 59,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,860 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,991 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,270 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,730 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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CLU 687H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CLU 687H, 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 CLU 687H registered?

CLU 687H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1970.

Is CLU 687H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLU 687H shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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