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DPD 994J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 994J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,477 miles

o/s chassis corroded

slight vertical movement in n/s/f trunion joint

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,229 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front lower trunion joint has some wear

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,775 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Horn and hazard switch non standard

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe corroded

Horn and hazard switch non standard

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,235 miles

Electrical wiring in the engine bay messy but not insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Electrical wiring in the engine bay messy but not insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,142 miles

petrol cap seal splitting

reduced parking brake efficiency nearside rear

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,925 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre crossmember starting to corrode

underside of vehicle has been repaired and undersealed

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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DPD 994J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DPD 994J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPD 994J registered?

DPD 994J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1970.

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