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SDV 583H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,073 mi
Last recorded32,073 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 583H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,073 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly low on the inner tread area

Direction indicators slow in operation

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,563 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly low on the inner tread area

Direction indicators slightly slow in operation.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 29,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,451 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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SDV 583H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDV 583H, 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 SDV 583H registered?

SDV 583H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is SDV 583H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDV 583H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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