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PTU 444H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,822 mi
Last recorded35,822 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 444H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 35,822 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,034 miles

SLIGHT FLUFFING ON SEAT BELTS

STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,541 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,665 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,109 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,781 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPE RUBBER SLIGHT CRACKKS

Pass 21 May 2007 28,086 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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PTU 444H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTU 444H, 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 PTU 444H registered?

PTU 444H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is PTU 444H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 444H shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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