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DDG 890L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,707 mi
Last recorded35,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 890L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,707 miles

surface corrosion under bonnet area

Fail 11 May 2019 35,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake reading 26% minimum requirement 25%

slight lagging nearside rear brake

staining both rear brake plates

surface corrosion under bonnet area

Pass 12 May 2018 34,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,917 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 31,917 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 30,159 miles

slight wear in offside front king pin

Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,041 miles

brake fluid low

Fail 22 Nov 2013 27,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,947 miles

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

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

nearside rear sring eye bush deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,348 miles

offside hand brake reading near limit

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,447 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 13,871 miles

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,419 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2007 8,119 miles

front brake pads low

wear in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2006 1,369 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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DDG 890L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DDG 890L, 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 DDG 890L registered?

DDG 890L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is DDG 890L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDG 890L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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