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MBF 168H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,843 mi
Last recorded63,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBF 168H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 63,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 63,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,156 miles

offside front tyre perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,710 miles

play in both side kingpins

Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,707 miles

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

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

play in both side kingpins

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,969 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 59,154 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,154 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,275 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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MBF 168H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MBF 168H, 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 MBF 168H registered?

MBF 168H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is MBF 168H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBF 168H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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