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DBY 843M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

884,457 mi
Last recorded884,457 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 843M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 884,457 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s castle section unattached to floor

n/s outer sill coming away

Fail 23 Jul 2010 884,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s castle section unattached to floor

n/s outer sill coming away

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside castle section/floor to sill

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,685 miles

n/s front castle section corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2007 87,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front castle section corroded

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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DBY 843M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 DBY 843M, 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 52 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 DBY 843M registered?

DBY 843M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is DBY 843M safe to buy?

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