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BGN 196H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,368 mi
Last recorded5,368 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGN 196H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 5,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 5,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 3,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 2,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 2,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 1,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,582 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 1,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,920 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,205 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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BGN 196H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BGN 196H, 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 BGN 196H?

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What year was BGN 196H registered?

BGN 196H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BGN 196H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGN 196H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGN 196H have outstanding finance?

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