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YFD 839H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,037 mi
Last recorded7,037 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFD 839H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 7,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 6,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak slight engine ()

all 4 wheels have play in the spline connecting the wheels to the car , car is fitted with knock off wheels

handbrake ratchet mechanism is worn

Pass 12 May 2016 5,899 miles

Nearside Front knock off slight play

Nearside Rear knock off slight play

Offside Front knock off slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 5,899 miles

Nearside Front knock off slight play

Nearside Rear knock off slight play

Offside Front knock off slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 5,401 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f knock off splines worn

Pass 14 May 2014 4,686 miles

both front knock off splines worn

slight play top steering coulmn bush

Pass 14 May 2013 4,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 3,583 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.rear shockobsorbers damp.

Pass 9 May 2011 3,279 miles

play in both front upper and lower trunions.fluctuation on rear brakes.damp at fuel pump.poor quality welding repairs.

Pass 6 May 2010 2,593 miles

slight play in front trunions.both rear shock-obsorbers damp.fluctuation on rear brakes.poor quality welding repairs to underbody.

Pass 7 May 2009 1,925 miles

slight play at;steering wheel,both front trunions.different size tyres front to back.both rear tyres worn on edges,perishing and n/s/r close to limits.fluctuation on rear brakes.welding repairs to underbody.

Pass 8 May 2008 1,169 miles

front brakes binding slightly and pads getting.slight play in both front trunions.both rear tyres perishing and low on tread.welding repairs to underbody.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 743 miles

spare tyre deflated.o/s/f bump stop missing.slight play in both front trunions.both front brakes binding slightly.both rear tyres low on tread.welding repairs to underbody.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,977 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing,o/s/f bump stop missing,welding repairs to under-body,n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and both rears low on tread.

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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YFD 839H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YFD 839H, 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 YFD 839H registered?

YFD 839H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is YFD 839H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFD 839H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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