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RMW 498H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,257 mi
Last recorded65,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMW 498H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,257 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 65,025 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,025 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 64,464 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 63,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,839 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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RMW 498H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RMW 498H, 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 RMW 498H?

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What year was RMW 498H registered?

RMW 498H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is RMW 498H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMW 498H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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