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MCY 146H

1970 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,436 mi
Last recorded45,436 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1970 MG B Roadster32,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 146H
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 45,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,119 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 45,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,933 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear wing lamp not working

Fail 22 Jul 2009 44,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear wing lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 44,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2007 44,382 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,375 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,904 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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MCY 146H is a 1970 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,695 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 146H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 146H registered?

MCY 146H is a 1970 MG B Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is MCY 146H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 146H shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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