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DPK 784J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,326 mi
Last recorded18,326 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 784J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 18,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 15,976 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 15,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

poor quality repairs to floor,inner and outer sills etc

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,326 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 13,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,038 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Jul 2010 13,031 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,889 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,713 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,713 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 12,256 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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DPK 784J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DPK 784J, 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 DPK 784J registered?

DPK 784J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 October 1970.

Is DPK 784J safe to buy?

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