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5746 MG

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,063 mi
Last recorded6,063 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5746 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside front suspension top trunnion bushes slightly perished.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 5,749 miles

offside park brake effort lower than expected but met overall requirements.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 5,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 5,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,035 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 5,035 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,800 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 4,789 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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5746 MG is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 5746 MG, 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 5746 MG registered?

5746 MG is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1970.

Is 5746 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5746 MG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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