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YMC 836H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,246 mi
Last recorded25,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMC 836H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear brake backing plate has slight wetness

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 25,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear brake backing plate has slight wetness

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,341 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 12,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2014 12,126 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 11,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 11,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 10,975 miles

Oil leak

slight derterioration front number plate

Pass 20 May 2009 10,653 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 10,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 9,034 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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YMC 836H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YMC 836H, 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 YMC 836H registered?

YMC 836H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is YMC 836H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMC 836H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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