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DVJ 220L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVJ 220L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,090 miles

Offside rear chasis by spring hanger slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,906 miles

fuel pump union seal slightly damp may be seeping and tightening required.

gearbox cross member slightly corroded.

nearside front floor pan slightly corroded.

nearside rear battery insecure and leaking acid.

offside rear battery insecure.

offside rear underside of sill corroded.

slight play in top steering mount bracket.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,875 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

passenger wiper starting to split.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,159 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

passenger wiper starting to split.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 74,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DVJ 220L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DVJ 220L, 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

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What year was DVJ 220L registered?

DVJ 220L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 July 1973.

Is DVJ 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVJ 220L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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