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SBO 844H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,992 mi
Last recorded33,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBO 844H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 28,092 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,644 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 27,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,080 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 27,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,800 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,574 miles

advise o/s/r road spring leaf starting to seperate

advise slight lift in top of column

advise slight move ment in n/s/f king pin

advise slight weep from o/s/r shocker

Pass 14 May 2007 18,399 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 18,392 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2006 17,515 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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SBO 844H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SBO 844H, 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 SBO 844H?

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What year was SBO 844H registered?

SBO 844H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is SBO 844H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBO 844H shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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