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VWN 148H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,248 mi
Last recorded25,248 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWN 148H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,154 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,146 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,217 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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VWN 148H 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 92.3%.

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 VWN 148H, 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 VWN 148H registered?

VWN 148H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is VWN 148H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWN 148H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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