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AEA 37H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEA 37H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,210 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 83,210 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,210 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,829 miles

rear hand brake cable touching onto rear diff plate

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle has corroision under vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2007 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear hand brake cable touching onto rear diff plate

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle has corroision under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2006 82,599 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 82,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AEA 37H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AEA 37H, 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 AEA 37H registered?

AEA 37H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is AEA 37H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEA 37H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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