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RRW 1H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,988 mi
Last recorded44,988 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 1H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 44,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,014 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,586 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,350 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RRW 1H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RRW 1H, 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 RRW 1H?

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What year was RRW 1H registered?

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

Is RRW 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRW 1H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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