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PMB 640H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,252 mi
Last recorded42,252 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 640H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 42,252 miles

All four tyres slight cracking on outer sidewalls

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 42,248 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All four tyres slight cracking on outer sidewalls

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,601 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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PMB 640H 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 PMB 640H, 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 PMB 640H?

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What year was PMB 640H registered?

PMB 640H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is PMB 640H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 640H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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