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HTW 585H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 585H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 85,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 85,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,689 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 85,689 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,492 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 85,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn

nearside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small split in near side wiper

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2011 84,709 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 84,459 miles

CENTRE TREAD ON BOTH REAR TYRES APPROACHING 2mm WEAR BARS. †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM. †FREE PLAY STARTING IN LOWER KING PIN BUSHES.

Pass 27 May 2006 83,818 miles

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

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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HTW 585H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTW 585H, 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 HTW 585H registered?

HTW 585H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1970.

Is HTW 585H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTW 585H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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