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DNV 555K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,492 mi
Last recorded53,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNV 555K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 50,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp main beam warning light dim

surface rust on edges of floors

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp main beam warning light dim

surface rust on edges of floors

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,536 miles

starting to rust on rear inner sills

Pass 24 May 2012 47,185 miles

Oil leak

slight lift to nearside front king pin / top trunion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,162 miles

both front brakes slight bind

Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,162 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brakes slight bind

Fail 8 May 2010 456,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion forming to o/s/r inner sill

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 456,240 miles

oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion forming to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,925 miles

high handbrake lever travel.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,925 miles

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

high handbrake lever travel.

Pass 10 May 2008 44,687 miles

osf hub s plines slightly worn.

Pass 2 May 2007 44,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 43,661 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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DNV 555K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DNV 555K, 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.

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What year was DNV 555K registered?

DNV 555K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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