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YEA 189H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,094 mi
Last recorded19,094 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 189H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 19,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 17,679 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

radiator lower hose cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2008 16,430 miles

condition of both wiper blades

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,636 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

some wear in foot pedal bushes

Pass 16 May 2006 14,364 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 14,364 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YEA 189H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEA 189H, 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

How do I check the history of YEA 189H?

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What year was YEA 189H registered?

YEA 189H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is YEA 189H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEA 189H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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