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BBJ 705H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,319 mi
Last recorded6,319 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 705H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2017 6,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both seat mount washers are small but seat is secure.

o/s/f and n/s/f upper wishbone bushes have deteriorated.

windscreen wipers are deteriorating.

Pass 3 May 2016 6,291 miles

BOTH SEAT SECURING BOLT WASHERS ARE SMALL BUT SEATS SEEM SECURE.

O/S/F AND N/S/F UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE DETERIORATED.

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear shock appears to be leaking

slight water leak from top radiator hose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 6,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 5,991 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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BBJ 705H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBJ 705H, 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 BBJ 705H registered?

BBJ 705H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 16 January 1970.

Is BBJ 705H safe to buy?

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