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WAO 130H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 130H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 45,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,038 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,038 miles

Battery insecure o/s battery carrier broken structure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,661 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 44,661 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,854 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,310 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,310 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 41,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WAO 130H 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 53.8%.

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 WAO 130H, 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 WAO 130H?

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What year was WAO 130H registered?

WAO 130H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is WAO 130H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAO 130H shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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