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VTB 197H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,959 mi
Last recorded20,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTB 197H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,959 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 20,950 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 20,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,325 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,168 miles

both front wheel bearings noisy

front suspension soft poss coil springs

o/s/f lower trunion slighy play

Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,227 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

underbody treaed with waxoil making inspection difficult

Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

underbody treaed with waxoil making inspection difficult

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,890 miles

UNDERBODY WAXOILED MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

WEAR ON O/S AND N/S STEERING KINGPINS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,745 miles

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED .MAKING RUST DETECTION DIFFICULT

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,362 miles

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

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

REMOULD FITTED TO N/S FRONT

SLIGHT LIFT ON O/S AND N/S FRONT KING PINS

UNDERBODY APPEARS RUSTY AND HAS BEEN WAXOILED MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

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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VTB 197H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VTB 197H, 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 VTB 197H registered?

VTB 197H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 21 January 1970.

Is VTB 197H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTB 197H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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