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VKM 617H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,486 mi
Last recorded6,486 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 617H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 6,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,120 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 4,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2008 4,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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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VKM 617H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKM 617H, 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 VKM 617H registered?

VKM 617H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is VKM 617H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKM 617H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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