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OKU 566H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,281 mi
Last recorded17,281 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKU 566H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 17,281 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 17,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached spring cup wrong nuts fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing drop link (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached cup nuts wrong (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing drop link pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,911 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,857 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 16,856 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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OKU 566H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OKU 566H, 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 OKU 566H registered?

OKU 566H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1970.

Is OKU 566H safe to buy?

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