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SCD 403H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,895 mi
Last recorded17,895 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 403H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 16,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,795 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,552 miles

Centre exhaust mounting almost unbonded.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn on outer edge to limit, through secondary tread, and uneven around circumference. Suggest renewed.

Offside rear brake slower to operate than nearside and performance lower for service and handbrake, suggest inspected.

Offside rear tyre nearing limit on outer edge.

Some play and lift in both front king pins.

Windscreen washers poor, just acceptable.

play in steering rack offside

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,938 miles

fuel leaking from float chamber over flow pipes

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

offside & nearside front wisbone inner bushes deteriorated

offside & nearside rear inner body sill have been patched , unable to see in welds are continuous

play in offside & nearside front king pins

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,582 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 10,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,827 miles

refer to previous issued VT 32 dated july 24th 2007

Fail 24 Jul 2007 9,827 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

near side and offside front shock absorbers slight fluid leak

near side and offside front suspension lower trunion bushs slightly worn

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges near side rear tyre worn outer edge

near side front head lamp reflector starting to degrade

slight/moderate fuel leak from carburettors at engine idle fuel supply hose starting to degrade

Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,297 miles

front near side and offside tyres worn outer edges

near side rear tyre worn out side edge

very slight fluid leak from near side and offside front shock absorbers

Pass 22 Jul 2005 7,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 7,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SCD 403H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SCD 403H, 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 SCD 403H registered?

SCD 403H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is SCD 403H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCD 403H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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