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YBL 444H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,964 mi
Last recorded16,964 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBL 444H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower swivel dust rubbers damaged

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 16,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges contacting suspension (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower swivel dust rubbers damaged

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 16,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,922 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,919 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,898 miles

engine slightly smokey

front pipe bolt missing

general corrosion in areas underneath the vehicle

nearside front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front seatbelt retracks back very slow

slight marks on nearside windscreen

slight play in suspention joint nearside front upper

Fail 30 Jul 2008 16,898 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine slightly smokey

front pipe bolt missing

general corrosion in areas underneath the vehicle

nearside front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front seatbelt retracks back very slow

slight marks on nearside windscreen

slight play in suspention joint nearside front upper

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 16,870 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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YBL 444H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBL 444H, 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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YBL 444H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1970.

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