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YTG 825H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,570 mi
Last recorded96,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTG 825H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 20,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 20,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,238 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 20,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,239 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,238 miles

underbody corroded and underseald

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion of n/s outer sill!

extensive underbody repairs have been carried out!

n/s/r bump stop is missing!

Pass 24 May 2007 20,238 miles

Brake servo hose "soft".

Front suspension bushes perished.

Rear tyre treads and side walls heavily perished.

Fail 24 May 2007 20,238 miles

Brake servo hose "soft".

Front suspension bushes perished.

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Rear tyre treads and side walls heavily perished.

Pass 23 May 2006 20,236 miles

chassis and under body repaired

general play steering and suspension

slight binding on rear brakes

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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YTG 825H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTG 825H, 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 YTG 825H registered?

YTG 825H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1970.

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