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VOT 277H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,019 mi
Last recorded18,019 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOT 277H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 18,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 17,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both center joints (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 16,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,658 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 7,276 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 7,275 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 5,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 3,302 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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VOT 277H is a 1970 MG B in Green 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 VOT 277H, 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 VOT 277H?

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What year was VOT 277H registered?

VOT 277H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 April 1970.

Is VOT 277H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOT 277H 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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