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WHU 285H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,600 mi
Last recorded10,600 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHU 285H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 10,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 10,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light intermittant (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light intermittant (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

king pins in need of grease

Pass 22 May 2014 8,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 4,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,972 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 35,527 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,859 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 34,859 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WHU 285H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHU 285H, 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 WHU 285H registered?

WHU 285H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is WHU 285H safe to buy?

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