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VFL 84H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,995 mi
Last recorded59,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFL 84H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 59,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 59,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,436 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 56,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,887 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,965 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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VFL 84H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFL 84H, 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 VFL 84H?

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What year was VFL 84H registered?

VFL 84H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is VFL 84H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFL 84H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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