MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear axle support straps defective / broken
corrosion to both door shuts
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to both rear outer sills
fan noisy - loose on housing
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
nearside steering rack gator poor condition
oil leaks
poor welding repairs to offside inner rear sill
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear axle support straps defective / broken
corrosion to both door shuts
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to both rear outer sills
fan noisy - loose on housing
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
nearside steering rack gator poor condition
oil leaks
poor welding repairs to offside inner rear sill
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPB 414J is a 1970 MG B in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 DPB 414J, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DPB 414J registered?
DPB 414J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1970.
Is DPB 414J safe to buy?
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