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SCD 738H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 738H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 97,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 97,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,615 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 97,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 97,565 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 97,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 97,438 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 97,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 97,105 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 96,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 96,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 96,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 96,271 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 May 2009 96,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 May 2008 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2008 96,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 95,459 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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SCD 738H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SCD 738H, 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 738H registered?

SCD 738H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1970.

Is SCD 738H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCD 738H shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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