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DAA 183K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,058 mi
Last recorded25,058 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 183K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 25,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absorbers appear weak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,689 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 14,688 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,615 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,023 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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DAA 183K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 DAA 183K, 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 55 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 DAA 183K registered?

DAA 183K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is DAA 183K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAA 183K 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.

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