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YFD 857H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,378 mi
Last recorded25,378 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFD 857H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,584 miles

slight play in front kingpins

Fail 5 Apr 2018 24,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,275 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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YFD 857H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YFD 857H, 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 YFD 857H?

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What year was YFD 857H registered?

YFD 857H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 15 July 1970.

Is YFD 857H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFD 857H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YFD 857H have outstanding finance?

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