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DNL 783K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,420 mi
Last recorded17,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNL 783K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 9,905 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 9,905 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,407 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 9,405 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 9,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play rack ends

Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,528 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

nearside rear and offside front wheels have slight bind

nearside wiper blade split

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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DNL 783K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DNL 783K, 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 DNL 783K registered?

DNL 783K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is DNL 783K safe to buy?

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