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MHG 160H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,850 mi
Last recorded7,850 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 160H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,850 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 7,850 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 7,847 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Both inner wings are corroding.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Horizontal front panel is corroding and holed.

Offside rear bump stop is missing.

Offside track rod end gaiter is split.

Rear brakes are unbalanced in operation (nearside brake comes on quickly compared to the offside)

There is fluid ont the rear brake drum area.

Offside front shock absorber damping is weak.

The fuel hose has been secured using an elastic band for packing.

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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MHG 160H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MHG 160H, 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 MHG 160H?

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What year was MHG 160H registered?

MHG 160H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is MHG 160H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHG 160H shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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