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PAR 712H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17 mi
Last recorded17 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAR 712H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 17 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,265 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,250 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OS headlight pattern poor but not dazzeling other road users

OSR tyre very cracked & perished

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in osf bottom swivel point

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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PAR 712H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PAR 712H, 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 PAR 712H registered?

PAR 712H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 29 April 1970.

Is PAR 712H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAR 712H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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