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WTC 587H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

7,967 mi
Last recorded7,967 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTC 587H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 7,967 miles

oil leaks

slight play both front king pins

Pass 16 Apr 2021 7,533 miles

oil leak

slight play both front king pins

Pass 6 May 2020 7,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 7,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2019 5,981 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 5,766 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2018 5,766 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2017 4,911 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2017 4,903 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking carburetter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 4,683 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 4,683 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,307 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front shock absorber damping efficiency poor n/s and o/s front

Pass 13 Aug 2014 3,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 3,789 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 3,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,648 miles

Coolant leak from engine water pump

Engine oil leak from bellhousing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

water pump leaking on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,161 miles

small amount of movement in seat backs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,944 miles

O/S battery tray build up of battery corrosion

small amount of movement in drivers seat runners and back

Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,493 miles

Both o/s and n/s rear springs starting to run very near chassie at rear ends

Both o/s and n/s seat backs have small amount of movement in them.

Coolant starting to leak from water pump

Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 2,005 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Small amount of movement in drivers seat back

Pass 26 Jul 2006 1,069 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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WTC 587H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WTC 587H, 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 WTC 587H registered?

WTC 587H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is WTC 587H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTC 587H shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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