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DCR 240K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,999 mi
Last recorded98,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 240K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 98,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement j/joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,182 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,699 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 87,698 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,411 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,965 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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DCR 240K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 DCR 240K, 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 54 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 DCR 240K registered?

DCR 240K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is DCR 240K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCR 240K shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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