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ROD 888H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,058 mi
Last recorded17,058 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 888H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 17,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 16,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 13,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,479 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear oil leak from back plate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Corrosion to the outer sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

main power cable chaffing on under body battery tray

Fail 27 Aug 2015 13,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Corrosion to the outer sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear oil leak from back plate

main power cable chaffing on under body battery tray

Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 13,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 6,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,630 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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ROD 888H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ROD 888H, 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 ROD 888H registered?

ROD 888H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is ROD 888H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROD 888H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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