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MCO 100H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,431 mi
Last recorded27,431 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCO 100H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 27,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 27,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 26,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 26,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 26,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 26,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 26,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 25,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,773 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 25,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,311 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,746 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r rebound strap broken & o/s/r missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

battery cable been fouling the propshaft

n/s/r rebound strap broken & o/s/r missing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,123 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 23,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 21,444 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 21,444 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,822 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 19,822 miles

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

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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MCO 100H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc 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 MCO 100H, 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 MCO 100H registered?

MCO 100H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is MCO 100H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCO 100H 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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