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DCG 437K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,158 mi
Last recorded13,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 437K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 13,158 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 13,009 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 12,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 12,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 12,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 12,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 11,884 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 11,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 11,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 10,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,759 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 7,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,212 miles

knock from front suspension in and out of brake tester

Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,389 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 3,385 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 2,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,367 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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DCG 437K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCG 437K, 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 DCG 437K registered?

DCG 437K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is DCG 437K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCG 437K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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