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UOK 174H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOK 174H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,931 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,662 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 84,662 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 84,662 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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UOK 174H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOK 174H, 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 UOK 174H?

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What year was UOK 174H registered?

UOK 174H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is UOK 174H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOK 174H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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