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BLC 282H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,030 mi
Last recorded62,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 282H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,030 miles

N/S rear ale oil seal has a slight leak

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Slight play o/s and n/s lower trunionns

Towbar electrics not working

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,924 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,749 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear hub seals leaking oil badly

Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 60,973 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 282H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 282H, 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 282H registered?

BLC 282H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BLC 282H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLC 282H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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