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ARK 951H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,641 mi
Last recorded9,641 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 951H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,641 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 9,641 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator drain plug ()

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 9,378 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 9,376 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 9,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 9,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure retaining spring adrift. (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 8,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 8,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,736 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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ARK 951H 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 72.7%.

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 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 ARK 951H, 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 ARK 951H registered?

ARK 951H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1970.

Is ARK 951H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 951H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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