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EWU 18H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWU 18H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,204 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,468 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside suspension king pin /

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 73,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,569 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 70,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,912 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 70,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,905 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 70,635 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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EWU 18H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EWU 18H, 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 EWU 18H?

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What year was EWU 18H registered?

EWU 18H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is EWU 18H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWU 18H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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