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DPY 581L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,183 mi
Last recorded11,183 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPY 581L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 11,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,825 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 10,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 10,667 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 10,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 6,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 4,810 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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DPY 581L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 DPY 581L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPY 581L?

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What year was DPY 581L registered?

DPY 581L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is DPY 581L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPY 581L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPY 581L have outstanding finance?

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