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UHL 183H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHL 183H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,651 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 43,651 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,551 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre crossmember weakend by corrosion

no main beam warning light

rear inner wheel arch's repaired

Fail 5 Oct 2010 43,551 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre crossmember weakend by corrosion

no main beam warning light

rear inner wheel arch's repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,995 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,553 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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UHL 183H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHL 183H, 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 UHL 183H registered?

UHL 183H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is UHL 183H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHL 183H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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