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YFH 160H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,427 mi
Last recorded87,427 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFH 160H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 87,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 80,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,616 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,616 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,748 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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YFH 160H is a 1970 MG B in Green 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 YFH 160H, 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 YFH 160H?

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What year was YFH 160H registered?

YFH 160H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1970.

Is YFH 160H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFH 160H 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.

Does YFH 160H have outstanding finance?

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