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VOU 300H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,488 mi
Last recorded91,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOU 300H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 89,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 89,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2019 89,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 86,448 miles

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

Very slight noise from NSF wheel bearing.

Fail 24 May 2017 86,446 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Very slight noise from NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 23 May 2016 84,827 miles

NSF wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2016 84,827 miles

NSF wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,983 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 83,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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VOU 300H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VOU 300H, 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 VOU 300H registered?

VOU 300H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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