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MGB 70H

1998 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,725 mi
Last recorded6,725 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 70H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 6,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 6,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 4,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 3,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 99,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 96,586 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 96,586 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,300 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 95,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,684 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 94,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both engine mounts splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2005 92,586 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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MGB 70H is a 1998 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 70H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGB 70H registered?

MGB 70H is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is MGB 70H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 70H shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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