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VKC 403H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKC 403H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,500 miles

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

minor marking on windscreen not affecting vision

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor marking on windscreen not affecting vision

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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VKC 403H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKC 403H, 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 VKC 403H?

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What year was VKC 403H registered?

VKC 403H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is VKC 403H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKC 403H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKC 403H have outstanding finance?

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