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EWW 940H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

13,886 mi
Last recorded13,886 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWW 940H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 13,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 13,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 13,691 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 13,691 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 13,652 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 13,652 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 13,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 12,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,840 miles

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2019 12,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 12,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,379 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 11,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 10,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 10,261 miles

Battery Charge light intermittently coming on

Near side chassis leg corroded in three places, but not within 30cm of prescribed areas.

Rear propshaft U.J. worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 8,692 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 8,692 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,362 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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EWW 940H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EWW 940H, 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 EWW 940H registered?

EWW 940H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is EWW 940H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWW 940H shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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