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PGV 998H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,901 mi
Last recorded15,901 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 998H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,901 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bump Stop Missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,851 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone inner bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone inner bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,809 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,796 miles

Inner bottom wishbone bushes wearing.

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to offside rear box section.

Slight tension on offside front flexy brake pipe on full lock.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fuuly assess sills due to covers

Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,717 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fuuly assess sills due to covers

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,676 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 15,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,605 miles

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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PGV 998H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PGV 998H, 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 PGV 998H registered?

PGV 998H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is PGV 998H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGV 998H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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