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YYV 962H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,071 mi
Last recorded2,071 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYV 962H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 2,071 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides - upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 2,067 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides - upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 1,885 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 1,568 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 1,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 1,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,469 miles

Offside dipped beam pattern poor

Pass 29 May 2015 37,068 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front kingpin/bush

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front kingpin/bush

Pass 13 May 2010 48,140 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,563 miles

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

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish

slight rust osr sill

starting to rust on inner rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,710 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 45,637 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YYV 962H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYV 962H, 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 YYV 962H registered?

YYV 962H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1970.

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