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YXE 880H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,000 mi
Last recorded21,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXE 880H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,860 miles

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,713 miles

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

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

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

some play found in the steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,872 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,623 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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YXE 880H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YXE 880H, 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 YXE 880H registered?

YXE 880H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is YXE 880H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXE 880H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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