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DWA 497H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,251 mi
Last recorded8,251 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWA 497H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 8,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area around crankshaft pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 6,892 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 6,892 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 2,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 85,885 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play and slight noise.

Front tyres perished and worn on inner edges.

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,375 miles

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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DWA 497H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWA 497H, 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 DWA 497H registered?

DWA 497H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 20 January 1970.

Is DWA 497H safe to buy?

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