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THE 828H

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,466 mi
Last recorded4,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 828H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 4,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Half shaft oil seal slight leak

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 3,202 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 3,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 3,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 2,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 2,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,714 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 May 2014 2,648 miles

slight play in kingpins and bushes

Fail 29 Apr 2014 2,643 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in kingpins and bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 2,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 1,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 1,897 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2011 1,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,488 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 1,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 1,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 596 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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THE 828H is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 THE 828H, 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.

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What year was THE 828H registered?

THE 828H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is THE 828H safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 828H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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