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YHU 93J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,630 mi
Last recorded28,630 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHU 93J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 28,630 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 May 2012 28,630 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,471 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,043 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,875 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,611 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,611 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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YHU 93J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YHU 93J, 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 YHU 93J?

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What year was YHU 93J registered?

YHU 93J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1970.

Is YHU 93J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHU 93J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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