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URH 525H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,005 mi
Last recorded51,005 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURH 525H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,826 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 50,826 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,352 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,243 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,243 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 50,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 49,323 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 48,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

oil on rear back plates ?

Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,937 miles

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

oil on rear back plates ?

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,778 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plate signs of oil

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,703 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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URH 525H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URH 525H, 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 URH 525H registered?

URH 525H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is URH 525H safe to buy?

The MOT history for URH 525H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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