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YMG 484H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,043 mi
Last recorded43,043 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMG 484H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 42,709 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,687 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Service brake grabbing slightly nearside front and rear (3.7.C.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,656 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Service brake grabbing slightly nearside front and rear (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,436 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 42,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,093 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,604 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2010 40,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2009 40,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2008 39,788 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

movement/wear in offside front lower fulcrum

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre worn very low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,566 miles

offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Apr 2007 39,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Apr 2006 39,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

various welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,230 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

various welding repairs to vehicle

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 484H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YMG 484H, 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 YMG 484H registered?

YMG 484H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1970.

Is YMG 484H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMG 484H shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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