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WTF 205H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

4,542 mi
Last recorded4,542 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTF 205H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 4,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 4,120 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 4,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper to hose connection (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 3,536 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 3,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 2,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 2,542 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119 miles

rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 9 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

filler in o/s/r quarter panel and rust in bottom of n/s/r quater panel

o/s/f wheel has slight play between the hub and splines

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2010 80,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

filler in o/s/r quarter panel and rust in bottom of n/s/r quater panel

o/s/f wheel has slight play between the hub and splines

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,334 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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WTF 205H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WTF 205H, 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 WTF 205H registered?

WTF 205H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1970.

Is WTF 205H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTF 205H shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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