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FFM 309H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,086 mi
Last recorded20,086 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 309H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f bottom joint slight play

o/s/f king pin slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,071 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

both rear tyres cracks in sidewall

drivers seat loose bolt

exhaust touching chass

n/s/f and o/s/f floor some corrosion

o/s/f bottom joint slight play

o/s/f bumper bolt loose

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,744 miles

drivers seatbelt stalk damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracked

slight play in both front lower suspension swiwels

Fail 2 Nov 2011 19,729 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seatbelt stalk damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracked

slight play in both front lower suspension swiwels

Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,526 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked but no cords exposed

Fail 3 Mar 2009 19,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,212 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 309H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FFM 309H, 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 FFM 309H?

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What year was FFM 309H registered?

FFM 309H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1970.

Is FFM 309H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFM 309H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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