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WKA 585H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

3,079 mi
Last recorded3,079 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKA 585H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 3,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise slight lift o/s king pin

advise wiper and washers

Pass 14 May 2018 2,986 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 2,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 2,942 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 2,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 2,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 2,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 2,788 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 2,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 2,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,010 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 2,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2010 1,803 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,119 miles

lift in offside front trunion

Fail 28 Apr 2009 1,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lift in offside front trunion

Pass 29 Apr 2008 644 miles

Bottom hose on rad cracking.

Clutch slave hose weeping?

N/s/front shocker slight weep.

N/s/rear wheel spokes.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight binding n/s/front and n/s/rear.

Slight wear in hub splines n/s/f,and both rears.

Pass 16 May 2007 99,178 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 99,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gaiter split on N/S track rod end. Slight binding on rear brakes.

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 585H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WKA 585H, 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 585H registered?

WKA 585H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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