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769 BPF

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,577 mi
Last recorded14,577 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration769 BPF
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,577 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 14,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,454 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded/holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,394 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroded

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both perished (2.2.D.2d)

both rear axle straps poor

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,365 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

both rear axle straps perished

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,233 miles

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

both rear axle straps perrished

nearside front floorpan/castle rail area corroded

rear exhaust mounts perrished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 14,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle straps perrished

nearside front floorpan/castle rail area corroded

rear exhaust mounts perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle straps perrished

nearside front floorpan and castle rail corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,129 miles

front floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,795 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 12,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 12,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 11,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,940 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 10,046 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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769 BPF is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 769 BPF, 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 769 BPF registered?

769 BPF is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is 769 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 769 BPF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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