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BYO 396H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,723 mi
Last recorded46,723 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 396H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,723 miles

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

advise slght blow from exhaust

advise slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,723 miles

advise slght blow from exhaust

advise slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,725 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,115 miles

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

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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BYO 396H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYO 396H, 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 BYO 396H registered?

BYO 396H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 23 June 1970.

Is BYO 396H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 396H 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.

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