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FFM 250H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,287 mi
Last recorded87,287 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 250H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,273 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 82,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose multiple spokes loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose multiple spokes loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Loosing grease/ loose fastening (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front seat mounting bolts wrong size for purpose, but seat is secure

Offside Front seat mounting bolts wrong size for purpose, but seat is secure

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing lower steering column fouling subframe (2.2.D.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section on underside below lower steering column/bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,471 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,959 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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FFM 250H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FFM 250H, 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 FFM 250H registered?

FFM 250H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is FFM 250H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFM 250H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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