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OWL 264H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

9,416 mi
Last recorded9,416 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 264H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 9,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 9,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing within 30cm of brake mounting (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing within 30cm of brake mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corroded & holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

exhaust mounting at nearside battery box broken

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 9,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 9,007 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

heavealy undersealed below

Pass 23 May 2014 7,806 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 7,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OWL 264H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 OWL 264H, 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 OWL 264H?

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What year was OWL 264H registered?

OWL 264H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is OWL 264H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 264H shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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