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TTU 918H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 918H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,551 miles

All 4 tyres perished but very good tread

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (3.7.B.5b)

All 4 tyres perished but very good tread

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,466 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

all front and rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,409 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

slight noise from both front wheel bearings but not rough when rotated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 70,407 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres perishing

slight noise from both front wheel bearings but not rough when rotated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

all four tyres perishing

slight noise and play from front wheel bearings but not rough when rotated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,534 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,343 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,506 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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TTU 918H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTU 918H, 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 TTU 918H registered?

TTU 918H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is TTU 918H safe to buy?

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