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BLW 647H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,009 mi
Last recorded16,009 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 647H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 16,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,993 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 15,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,950 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Propshaft front u/j worn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 15,908 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 15,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,856 miles

lift in o/s and n/s front king pins

rust on o/s/r lower edge of wing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,572 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

n/s/f inner whish bone bush spliting

n/s/rear back plate damp

o/s/rear damper damp

play in o/s and n/s front king pins

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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BLW 647H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BLW 647H, 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.

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What year was BLW 647H registered?

BLW 647H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is BLW 647H safe to buy?

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