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XBB 840H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,405 mi
Last recorded36,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBB 840H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 36,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 35,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,322 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 34,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,241 miles

Underside heavily undersealed preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,329 miles

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

advise corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,648 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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XBB 840H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XBB 840H, 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 XBB 840H registered?

XBB 840H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1970.

Is XBB 840H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBB 840H shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBB 840H have outstanding finance?

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