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UBH 647J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,378 mi
Last recorded27,378 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 647J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 27,378 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 28,378 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery tray badly corroded

both front king pins have slight play at bottom swivels

loose exhaust clamps

steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 May 2010 23,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 23,173 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor pan both sides has slight corrosion

offside front has play in the steering rack

offside rear wing near tail light has slight corrosion

play in rear gearbox mounts

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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UBH 647J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBH 647J, 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 UBH 647J registered?

UBH 647J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is UBH 647J safe to buy?

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