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EWA 957H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,558 mi
Last recorded15,558 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWA 957H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 15,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 13,995 miles

IDLE SPEED TOO SLOW

Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,796 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 13,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 13,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,980 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 8,499 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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EWA 957H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EWA 957H, 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 EWA 957H?

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What year was EWA 957H registered?

EWA 957H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1970.

Is EWA 957H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWA 957H shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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