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DFR 209S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 209S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,009 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 53,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 52,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,427 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,910 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,392 miles

Oil leak

slight under body/component corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads slight uneven wear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four tyres wearing low at edges

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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DFR 209S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 DFR 209S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFR 209S registered?

DFR 209S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is DFR 209S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFR 209S shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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