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RSG 605H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,553 mi
Last recorded58,553 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 605H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 58,553 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill holed (more than 30cm from anything)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill holed (more than 30cm from anything)

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,342 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,864 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,864 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside+nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,843 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,335 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,359 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

the clutch pipe bracket is broken off the chassis

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 43,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,976 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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RSG 605H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RSG 605H, 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 RSG 605H registered?

RSG 605H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is RSG 605H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSG 605H shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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