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D17 MGB

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MGB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 160,577 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 160,298 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 160,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 159,869 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 159,269 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 159,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 158,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 158,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 157,263 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 154,342 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 153,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 151,134 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 149,992 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 14,888 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,769 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 146,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 142,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wipers just clearing screen

Fail 24 Nov 2007 140,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 140,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 137,144 miles

please see vt32 issued 13/11/2006

Fail 13 Nov 2006 137,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust has heavy corrosion at unions

front tyres uneven ,tracking out ?

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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D17 MGB is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 95,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D17 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D17 MGB is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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