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VAX 229H

1970 MG B

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAX 229H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,250 miles

vheicle heavily corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

vheicle heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2006 70,207 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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VAX 229H is a 1970 MG B in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAX 229H, 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 VAX 229H?

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What year was VAX 229H registered?

VAX 229H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is VAX 229H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAX 229H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAX 229H have outstanding finance?

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