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BHM 421H

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,013 mi
Last recorded79,013 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHM 421H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,013 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel pump union damp

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,999 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel pump union damp

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,890 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,782 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 78,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR SILL OUTER PANELS / MID SILL AREA HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, LOWER WELDED AREA SUSPECT, COVERED UP

Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,590 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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BHM 421H is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHM 421H, 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 BHM 421H?

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What year was BHM 421H registered?

BHM 421H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is BHM 421H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHM 421H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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