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YYC 890H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 890H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

In a rusty condition underneath

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

Oil leak

Rear propshaft has slight play in UJ

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,706 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive

near side front road wheel alignment / camber???

near side front seat frame runners to floor slightly insecure / movement

near side front suspension operation slightly hard???

off side front hub bearing slightly harsh / noisy

view through rear plastic window deteriorated / from interior mirror [ two door mirrors fitted]

Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,706 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive

near side front road wheel alignment / camber???

near side front seat frame runners to floor slightly insecure / movement

near side front suspension operation slightly hard???

off side front hub bearing slightly harsh / noisy

view through rear plastic window deteriorated / from interior mirror [ two door mirrors fitted]

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,275 miles

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

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

corrosion to body

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2010 93,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

corrosion to body

Pass 14 May 2008 74,303 miles

near side front floor outer closing panel joint slightly corroded

off side rear brake binds slightly

off side rear shock absorber lever arm/wiring loom above fouls/rubbing slightly????

Fail 14 May 2008 74,303 miles

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

near side front floor outer closing panel joint slightly corroded

off side rear brake binds slightly

off side rear shock absorber lever arm/wiring loom above fouls/rubbing slightly????

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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YYC 890H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YYC 890H, 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 YYC 890H registered?

YYC 890H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1970.

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