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AYR 494H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 494H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 97,800 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,189 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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AYR 494H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYR 494H, 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

How do I check the history of AYR 494H?

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What year was AYR 494H registered?

AYR 494H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 25 February 1970.

Is AYR 494H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 494H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYR 494H have outstanding finance?

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