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DGB 939K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGB 939K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,698 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,966 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Pass 24 May 2017 72,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,993 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 71,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,439 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 71,304 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 71,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,983 miles

Offside front lower spring pan is badly corrded in one place and nearing limits.

Play in steering rack assembly nearing limits.

Slight lift in offside front stub axle assembly.

Slight play in nearside front upper trunion joint.

Slight play within steering column assembly.

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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DGB 939K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DGB 939K, 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 DGB 939K registered?

DGB 939K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is DGB 939K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGB 939K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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