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UOJ 55H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,212 mi
Last recorded43,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 55H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,173 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2015 43,115 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,071 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer sill panel getting weak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 42,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill panel getting weak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,581 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

major corrosion to offside outer chassis rail but not with in 30 cm off braking,steering or mounting

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle everywhere

Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

major corrosion to offside outer chassis rail but not with in 30 cm off braking,steering or mounting

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle everywhere

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,066 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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UOJ 55H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOJ 55H, 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 UOJ 55H registered?

UOJ 55H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is UOJ 55H safe to buy?

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