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VBD 822H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,717 mi
Last recorded24,717 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 822H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 24,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 23,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 23,182 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 5 May 2017 23,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,652 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but system still fully supported

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,533 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 21,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,988 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,074 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

nsr tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

nsr tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,439 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

swome imbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,028 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil dampness to engine

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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VBD 822H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBD 822H, 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 VBD 822H registered?

VBD 822H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1970.

Is VBD 822H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 822H shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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