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BVT 317H

1970 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,342 mi
Last recorded60,342 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 317H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,342 miles

play through front suspension/steering

slight runout on rear brakes [rbt]

Fail 20 Oct 2025 60,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

play through front suspension/steering

slight runout on rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight bind on rear wheels

slight play in osf lower ball joint

slight runout on front / rear brakes [rbt]

Fail 21 Oct 2024 59,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight bind on rear wheels

slight play in osf lower ball joint

slight runout on front / rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,544 miles

runout on osr brake [rbt]

slight play on nsf wheel bearing

slight play on osf lower suspension bush

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,525 miles

front number plate deterioating

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight runout on osr brake [rbt]

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front wheel bearing & steering

Fail 18 Nov 2021 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front wheel bearing & steering

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,171 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 42,733 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure arm bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,584 miles

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

Rear slincer slightly deteriorated at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2013 37,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,006 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 37,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BVT 317H is a 1970 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BVT 317H, 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.

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What year was BVT 317H registered?

BVT 317H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 18 March 1970.

Is BVT 317H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVT 317H shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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