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XFD 999H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,309 mi
Last recorded44,309 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFD 999H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 43,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,284 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,284 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,143 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,105 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,804 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,230 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,673 miles

CORROSION IN MASTER CYLINDER AREA

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 38,342 miles

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

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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XFD 999H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XFD 999H, 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 XFD 999H registered?

XFD 999H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is XFD 999H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFD 999H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFD 999H have outstanding finance?

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