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XKH 313H

1970 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,657 mi
Last recorded36,657 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 313H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,281 miles

Front lift in both front king pins

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear hand brake pivot on axle tight

slight exhaust blow at front joints

Fail 6 Apr 2016 35,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front lift in both front king pins

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear hand brake pivot on axle tight

slight exhaust blow at front joints

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,278 miles

hand brake cable hanging low

lift in both front king pins

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,031 miles

lift in both front king pins

Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

lift in both front king pins

slight oil leak on n/s/r hub seal

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,389 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort slightly low.

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

Vertical movement in both king pins.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,053 miles

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

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,919 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 31,832 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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XKH 313H is a 1970 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 313H, 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 XKH 313H registered?

XKH 313H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1970.

Is XKH 313H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKH 313H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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