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YYP 675H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYP 675H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 61,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stain around fuel tank

Fail 12 May 2021 61,664 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (lift) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (play and lift) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

stain around fuel tank

Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,050 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2017 61,048 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heaverly undersealed

tip in front hubs

Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,036 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heaverly undersealed

tip in front hubs

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,007 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

battery not clamped

centre mount missing

near side rear hub leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,006 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure wiring fouling column (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

battery not clamped

centre mount missing

near side rear hub leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,984 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,975 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,968 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,965 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,647 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,644 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,717 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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YYP 675H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YYP 675H, 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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YYP 675H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1970.

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