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BVO 265H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,317 mi
Last recorded72,317 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVO 265H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,317 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

nearside rear damper slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,317 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear damper slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from gearbox

underside has been undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from gearbox

underside has been undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,060 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,911 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,722 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 67,271 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BVO 265H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVO 265H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVO 265H registered?

BVO 265H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is BVO 265H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVO 265H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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