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OJH 85H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,511 mi
Last recorded77,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJH 85H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 76,564 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 76,550 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,951 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,539 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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OJH 85H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJH 85H, 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 OJH 85H registered?

OJH 85H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is OJH 85H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJH 85H shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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