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DFD 792K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,264 mi
Last recorded12,264 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFD 792K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 12,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 11,368 miles

Front Lift in king pin on both sides

Front Suspension low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak on axle nose pinion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 9,134 miles

Front Suspension low on both sides

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,288 miles

Front Suspension low

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,474 miles

Front Suspension low on both sides

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack knuckles on both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 7,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (Hand brake cable) (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Suspension low on both sides

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack knuckles on both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,612 miles

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

Oil leak

both front trunion slight lift

floor welded and sealed

windscreen has slight wiper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,495 miles

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

Oil leak

floor welded and sealed

windscreen has slight wiper damage

Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

floor welded and sealed

windscreen has slight wiper damage

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 15,495 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,971 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,804 miles

unable to fully check weld repairs due to repair from inside

wires under floor worn

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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DFD 792K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DFD 792K, 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 DFD 792K registered?

DFD 792K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is DFD 792K safe to buy?

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