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ROG 1B

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,251 mi
Last recorded20,251 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROG 1B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,251 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 20,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Trunion (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 14,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 9,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,642 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,996 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 7,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,083 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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ROG 1B is a 1970 MG B in Yellow 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 ROG 1B, 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 ROG 1B registered?

ROG 1B is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is ROG 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROG 1B 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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