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UDF 488H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,798 mi
Last recorded31,798 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDF 488H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,786 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 30,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,271 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,953 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 19,499 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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UDF 488H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDF 488H, 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

How do I check the history of UDF 488H?

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What year was UDF 488H registered?

UDF 488H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is UDF 488H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDF 488H shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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