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OBH 837H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,885 mi
Last recorded43,885 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 837H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,885 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 43,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,689 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top steering column under bonnet close to exhaust manifold

Fail 21 Jul 2020 43,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery wire above propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top steering column under bonnet close to exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 42,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 42,720 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stops flashing when brake pedal is depressed (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,389 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,407 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,629 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 38,623 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 35,780 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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OBH 837H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBH 837H, 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 OBH 837H registered?

OBH 837H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is OBH 837H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBH 837H shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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