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DBL 300J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,969 mi
Last recorded95,969 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 300J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 95,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,925 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,816 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 93,637 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 93,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 93,345 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 92,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,964 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak †

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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DBL 300J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DBL 300J, 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 DBL 300J registered?

DBL 300J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is DBL 300J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBL 300J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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