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SHR 808H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,286 mi
Last recorded101,286 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 808H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 96,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear fog lamp fitted to wrong side of vehicle (nearside rear) not mandatory lamp due to age of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,903 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 88,866 miles

Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,456 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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SHR 808H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SHR 808H, 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 SHR 808H registered?

SHR 808H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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