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RAM 167H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,881 mi
Last recorded29,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 167H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,881 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 29,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 27,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 27,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,531 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 27,531 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,695 miles

brake pedal travel long but reading ok.advise brake need adjustment

underside covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 6 May 2010 25,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,250 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,175 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 23,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,819 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 21,818 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

signs of corrosion in offside chassis rail

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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RAM 167H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RAM 167H, 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 RAM 167H?

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What year was RAM 167H registered?

RAM 167H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is RAM 167H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 167H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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