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BLC 280H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,054 mi
Last recorded10,054 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 280H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 10,054 miles

front tyres perished, cracking

Fail 19 May 2023 10,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres perished, cracking

Pass 9 May 2022 9,912 miles

offside front tyre perished, cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2022 9,895 miles

Direction indicator not working both at offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 9,708 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,701 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,633 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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BLC 280H 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 77.8%.

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 BLC 280H, 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 BLC 280H registered?

BLC 280H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1970.

Is BLC 280H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLC 280H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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