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DHM 176H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,302 mi
Last recorded68,302 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 176H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,302 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.3a)

Extensive welding repairs carried out to the underside

Front tyres cracking in the tread

Horn poor in sound

Indicator self cancel on the stalk fails to work

N/S/F door mirror insecure

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,221 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out to the underside

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn poor in sound

Indicator self cancel on the stalk fails to work

N/S/F door mirror insecure

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,058 miles

Extensive welding repair on the underside

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,054 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,560 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pedal rubbers in poor condition

Vehicle has had extensive underbody welding repairs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,299 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,817 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Slight noise in the N/S/F & O/S/F wheel bearings.

The hand brake lever has a bit of side to side movement on it.

The vehicle has had small holes drilled in the tops of the outer sill for applying was oil.

The veicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,817 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber in poor condition.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Slight noise in the N/S/F & O/S/F wheel bearings.

The hand brake lever has a bit of side to side movement on it.

The vehicle has had small holes drilled in the tops of the outer sill for applying was oil.

The veicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pedal rubbers wearing smooth

Seat belt catches in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pedal rubbers wearing smooth

Seat belt catches in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,073 miles

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

New front brake disc, Disc pads & calipers fitted

New front to rear metal brake pipe fitted

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

Slight play in the N/S/F rack end

Slight play in the propshaft UJ

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,070 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 56,069 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in the N/S steering rack end

Slight play in the propshaft front & rear UJ

The vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to the floor & chassis

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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DHM 176H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DHM 176H, 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 DHM 176H registered?

DHM 176H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is DHM 176H safe to buy?

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