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VNV 716H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 716H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,208 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s top and bottom suspension trunions

Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,177 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s top and bottom suspension trunions

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,124 miles

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,048 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 18 May 2006 38,842 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 38,842 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

slight play in both front trunnions

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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VNV 716H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNV 716H, 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 VNV 716H registered?

VNV 716H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is VNV 716H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNV 716H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNV 716H have outstanding finance?

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