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DCD 120L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,882 mi
Last recorded41,882 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 120L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 41,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,769 miles

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,509 miles

Central exhaust mount partially broken

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,844 miles

Central one half of exhaust mount broken off

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front wing lower section corroded

headlight switch failed to operate headlights but is now operating normally every time

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,844 miles

Central one half of exhaust mount broken off

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front wing lower section corroded

headlight switch failed to operate headlights but is now operating normally every time

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,047 miles

Steering lock does not engage

headlamp switch has a dodgy contact

Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,039 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering lock does not engage

headlamp switch has a dodgy contact

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,509 miles

bare wire hanging behind o/s of rear valance

both carb breather pipes are rubbing on n/s engine mount

both rear wheel cylinder retaining clips look to be fitted the wrong way round

coolant leak from top hose

cylinder 3 spark plug is not sealing against cylinder head

front carb float chamber top gasket is not seated correctly and float chamber is showing signs of fuel leakage

slight play in rear propshaft uj

Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bare wire hanging behind o/s of rear valance

both carb breather pipes are rubbing on n/s engine mount

both rear wheel cylinder retaining clips look to be fitted the wrong way round

coolant leak from top hose

cylinder 3 spark plug is not sealing against cylinder head

front carb float chamber top gasket is not seated correctly and float chamber is showing signs of fuel leakage

slight play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,165 miles

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,882 miles

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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DCD 120L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 DCD 120L, 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 53 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 DCD 120L registered?

DCD 120L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is DCD 120L safe to buy?

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