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VKB 841H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKB 841H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 82,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 82,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,359 miles

slight lift in both front trunnions

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper damper unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,167 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 82,167 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,030 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,591 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,604 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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VKB 841H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VKB 841H, 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.

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What year was VKB 841H registered?

VKB 841H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is VKB 841H safe to buy?

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