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BHY 802H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,251 mi
Last recorded85,251 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 802H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear damper damp

Offside Rear damper damp

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear damper damp

Offside Rear damper damp

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,051 miles

play on front wheel splines

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper bush has play

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

o/s and n/s rear dampers are damp

Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn play (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper bush has play

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

o/s and n/s rear dampers are damp

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,482 miles

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

o/s/r check strap split

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 83,113 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,699 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 79,421 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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BHY 802H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BHY 802H, 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 BHY 802H registered?

BHY 802H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is BHY 802H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 802H shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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