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WKA 268H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,521 mi
Last recorded7,521 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKA 268H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 7,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 7,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 4,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 3,010 miles

offside rear axle strap is broken

Pass 11 Jan 2012 1,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os check strap on rear axel is broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 259 miles

ADVISE<There is a 25% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Fail 28 Oct 2010 210 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING REBOUND STRAP BROKEN

ADVISE There is a 38% inbalance on the rear service brakess when applied together

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

possible brake fluid leak from inside offside rear brake drum in wich case the brake linings may be contaminated

Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,000 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip device heavily worn

offside & nearside front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

rear service brakes have a 25% inbalance when applied together

various steering rack components have light play

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,233 miles

Both front wheels,spokes starting to loosen.

Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding.

Slight play in rear prop-shaft joint.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,781 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 11,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

Small chips in windscrenn

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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WKA 268H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WKA 268H, 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 WKA 268H registered?

WKA 268H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is WKA 268H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKA 268H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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