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YMH 146H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,845 mi
Last recorded26,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMH 146H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,845 miles

Main beam tell tale warning lamp not working.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 26,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring loom from top of gearbox to loom above starter motor.Brackets on loom not secured. (4.11 (a) (i))

Main beam tell tale warning lamp not working.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,682 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,568 miles

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished

nearside rear bump stop bracket corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished

nearside rear bump stop bracket corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,341 miles

n/s/r rubber axle strape corroded

slight oil leak

various suspension rubber bushes perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,060 miles

Slight exhaust blow from the front pipe.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,995 miles

Slight exhaust blow from the down pipes.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,766 miles

Oil leak

loose spokes on o/s/r wheel

tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2010 25,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,119 miles

both front floors corroded

rear exhaust mounting seperating

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,340 miles

nail in off side front tyre

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

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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YMH 146H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMH 146H, 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.

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What year was YMH 146H registered?

YMH 146H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is YMH 146H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMH 146H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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