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GBP 353H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,599 mi
Last recorded1,599 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBP 353H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 1,599 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 1,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 1,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 877 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,766 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,503 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,503 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear silencer exhaust mount brocken

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,310 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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GBP 353H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBP 353H, 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 GBP 353H registered?

GBP 353H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is GBP 353H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBP 353H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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