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SLG 796H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

699 mi
Last recorded699 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLG 796H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 699 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 327 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 4 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,182 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 98,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 96,460 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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SLG 796H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SLG 796H, 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

How do I check the history of SLG 796H?

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What year was SLG 796H registered?

SLG 796H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is SLG 796H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLG 796H shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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