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SCD 964H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,907 mi
Last recorded55,907 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 964H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 55,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,038 miles

Both rear wings to sills holed

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,028 miles

Centre exhaust mount sheared

N/S/R wing corrosion

Screen washer jets insecure to body

Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,028 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre exhaust mount sheared

N/S/R wing corrosion

Screen washer jets insecure to body

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,358 miles

Engine runs on / anti desieling device . metro?

Rear brake fault developing

Waxoyl needed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,893 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S steering rack play

O/S/ Wiper wheel box / sweep?

Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,889 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S steering rack play

O/S/ Wiper wheel box / sweep?

Rear brake fault developing. N/S?

Suspect welding

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,530 miles

O/S front bump stop clearanvce small. Springs and or suspension mount block.

O/S/R boot floor holed near end of chasic leg.

Play in O/s steering rack.

Some play N/S top trunion

Water pump gland wet

Wiper wheel boxes worn?

i Rear wheel / brake lazy.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,530 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

i Rear wheel / brake lazy.

O/S front bump stop clearanvce small. Springs and or suspension mount block.

O/S/R boot floor holed near end of chasic leg.

Play in O/s steering rack.

Some play N/S top trunion

Water pump gland wet

Wiper wheel boxes worn?

Pass 21 May 2007 51,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,322 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 964H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 964H, 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 964H registered?

SCD 964H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1970.

Is SCD 964H safe to buy?

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