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UOT 226H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,759 mi
Last recorded32,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOT 226H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,150 miles

dampness around fuel pump

Fail 8 Aug 2016 32,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

dampness around fuel pump

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,090 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 32,090 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,007 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

osr parking brake effort low attention required

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,514 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,222 miles

fuel hose perrished but not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,734 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 28,422 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake low in effort.

some imbalance on rear braking.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,422 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake low in effort.

some imbalance on rear braking.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,986 miles

slight wear nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2005 25,647 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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UOT 226H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOT 226H, 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 UOT 226H registered?

UOT 226H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 February 1970.

Is UOT 226H safe to buy?

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