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DRJ 968L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,880 mi
Last recorded16,880 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 968L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 16,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 16,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 16,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 15,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 14,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 14,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted over outer sills so unable to fully check condition of sills

Fail 27 Nov 2019 14,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted over outer sills so unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 22 Nov 2018 13,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 12,542 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 12,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,109 miles

Offside Front brake pads starting to wear

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 10,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,749 miles

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

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

heavy underseal on sills and floors has been repaired before

Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,075 miles

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

signs of rust in nsr and osr inner sills has thick underseal all over underside of car

Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,206 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight rust on rear edges of floors underside of car has thick underseal on it

Pass 14 Nov 2011 7,716 miles

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

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

rust on os floor around seat mount

rust on rear ends of inner sills and nsr inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Nov 2011 7,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rust on os floor around seat mount

rust on rear ends of inner sills and nsr inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,043 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight rust on rear floor edges

Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,577 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight rust around offside front floorpan.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 6,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight rust around offside front floorpan.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,820 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,236 miles

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

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

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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DRJ 968L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DRJ 968L, 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.

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What year was DRJ 968L registered?

DRJ 968L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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