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PDL 240H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,981 mi
Last recorded88,981 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 240H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 85,235 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,451 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,445 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,199 miles

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake very slight brake bind

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general oil leak

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,502 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 76,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,562 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,367 miles

no chassis plate found created new chassis number from another plate found on vehicle

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside h/lamp reflectors some deterioration

some noise coming from offside and nearside rear hub wheel splines

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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PDL 240H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PDL 240H, 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.

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What year was PDL 240H registered?

PDL 240H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is PDL 240H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDL 240H shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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