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DBV 244B

1986 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,714 mi
Last recorded45,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 244B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,714 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,693 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 45,640 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 45,639 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ door frame (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 45,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint kingpin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,441 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 45,440 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 43,817 miles

o/s handbrake low

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 244B is a 1986 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 244B, 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 244B registered?

DBV 244B is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is DBV 244B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 244B shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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