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YMG 481H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,954 mi
Last recorded42,954 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMG 481H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 30,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 13,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from nearside rear hub area

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 13,093 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,927 miles

play in nearside lower trunion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,275 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight wear in both front stub pins

Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,142 miles

both front trunions have slight vertical movement

Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,142 miles

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

both front trunions have slight vertical movement

Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 10,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,148 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 10,148 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 9,617 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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YMG 481H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YMG 481H, 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 YMG 481H?

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What year was YMG 481H registered?

YMG 481H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is YMG 481H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMG 481H shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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