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XKH 214H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 214H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,755 miles

Knock on N/S/R wheel, possible half shaft, nothing visible

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Servo hose chaffing in 2 places

Fail 30 Mar 2021 24,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal incomplete (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Braking system leaking Servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Knock on N/S/R wheel, possible half shaft, nothing visible

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Servo hose chaffing in 2 places

Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,986 miles

o/s seatbelt frayed

Fail 15 Jul 2016 22,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seatbelt frayed

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,280 miles

wiper ends split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,874 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in both front king pins

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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XKH 214H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKH 214H, 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 XKH 214H registered?

XKH 214H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 22 April 1970.

Is XKH 214H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKH 214H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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