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TDG 655H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDG 655H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2020 83,704 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire pump assembly insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,565 miles

slight play in steering joints

front brake discs corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to many parts on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2018 83,565 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main metal pipe front to rear corroded leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to many parts on underside of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 30 May 2018 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering joints.

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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TDG 655H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TDG 655H, 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 TDG 655H registered?

TDG 655H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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