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STT 954H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,047 mi
Last recorded23,047 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTT 954H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,047 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 23,042 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,422 miles

Central exhaust mount insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,162 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

center exhaust mount loose

Fail 26 Aug 2020 22,162 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

center exhaust mount loose

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 21,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel is likely to become detached spokes loose all of them (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,721 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,336 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 20,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,633 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,072 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

Offside Rear axle strap perised

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,288 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,262 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,077 miles

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

SERFISE RUST STARTING ON MOST OF THE UNDEARNEATH OF THE CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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STT 954H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 STT 954H, 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 STT 954H registered?

STT 954H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1970.

Is STT 954H safe to buy?

The MOT history for STT 954H shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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