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DCK 233C

2003 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,437 mi
Last recorded28,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG B23,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 233C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,058 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear floor damaged near spring mount

Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,057 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear floor damaged near spring mount

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,016 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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DCK 233C is a 2003 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,170 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 DCK 233C, 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 23 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DCK 233C registered?

DCK 233C is a 2003 MG B, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DCK 233C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 233C shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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