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DFV 962S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,415 mi
Last recorded13,415 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFV 962S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,415 miles

nsf body slight corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,415 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nsf body slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2011 13,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 13,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,891 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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DFV 962S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DFV 962S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFV 962S?

You can check the full history of DFV 962S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DFV 962S registered?

DFV 962S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 3 October 1977.

Is DFV 962S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFV 962S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFV 962S have outstanding finance?

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