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DAR 473K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAR 473K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 91,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,983 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,878 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 90,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005

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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DAR 473K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DAR 473K, 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 DAR 473K registered?

DAR 473K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DAR 473K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAR 473K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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