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HHC 181H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,669 mi
Last recorded44,669 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 181H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 44,669 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 44,669 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,296 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 44,207 miles

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

front brakes slightly uneven

rear exhaust cracked on flamge

Pass 8 May 2014 44,097 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 44,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 43,944 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 43,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lift in n/s/f king pin. exhaust front bracket loose.

Pass 21 May 2009 43,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 43,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2008 43,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 43,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 11 May 2006 43,406 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 43,406 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HHC 181H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HHC 181H, 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.

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What year was HHC 181H registered?

HHC 181H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is HHC 181H safe to buy?

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