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BGN 808H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,472 mi
Last recorded29,472 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGN 808H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2023 29,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2015 29,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,641 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 808H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BGN 808H, 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 808H?

You can check the full history of BGN 808H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BGN 808H registered?

BGN 808H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is BGN 808H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGN 808H shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGN 808H have outstanding finance?

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