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BLH 174H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,231 mi
Last recorded46,231 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 174H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 46,224 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2007 38,827 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,823 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2006 30,233 miles

Slight play in steering colum.

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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BLH 174H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BLH 174H, 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 BLH 174H?

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What year was BLH 174H registered?

BLH 174H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 26 February 1970.

Is BLH 174H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 174H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLH 174H have outstanding finance?

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