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ESK 398

1970 MG B

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 398
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 65,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 65,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,703 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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ESK 398 is a 1970 MG B in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESK 398, 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 ESK 398?

You can check the full history of ESK 398 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ESK 398 registered?

ESK 398 is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is ESK 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 398 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESK 398 have outstanding finance?

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