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EHJ 268H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 268H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and lightly cracking 165/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and lightly cracking 165/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,536 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,992 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,716 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,284 miles

rear prop shaft u/j slight play

slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,005 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EHJ 268H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EHJ 268H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHJ 268H?

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What year was EHJ 268H registered?

EHJ 268H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EHJ 268H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 268H shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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