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EWB 693H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

8,068 mi
Last recorded8,068 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWB 693H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 8,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassieleg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chasie leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leake on axle n/s rear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 7,427 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 6,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,828 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 5,828 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 5,828 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,814 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 5,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 5,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 5,409 miles

slight play offside rear wheel

boot lid

both rear inner wheelarches rusty

filler, welding & thick underseal on vehicle

nearside battery box

slight play front suspension

Fail 15 Oct 2008 5,409 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

boot lid

both rear inner wheelarches rusty

filler, welding & thick underseal on vehicle

nearside battery box

slight play front suspension

slight play offside rear wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 4,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.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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EWB 693H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWB 693H, 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

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What year was EWB 693H registered?

EWB 693H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 April 1970.

Is EWB 693H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWB 693H shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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