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DBV 224B

1986 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,537 mi
Last recorded45,537 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 224B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,537 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DBV 224B is a 1986 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,306 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 DBV 224B, 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 40 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBV 224B registered?

DBV 224B is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is DBV 224B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 224B shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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