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DFF 70Y

1983 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,633 mi
Last recorded56,633 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFF 70Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 56,633 miles

chip in the front windscreen

engine and gearbox oil leaks apparent

Fail 4 May 2021 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in the front windscreen

engine and gearbox oil leaks apparent

Pass 9 May 2019 55,990 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

nearside and offside front lower wishbone inner bushes are perished and splitting

reverse lights not working

slight weep on both the rear shock absorbers

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,694 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside and offside front sills are holed by corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 54,690 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside and offside front sills are holed by corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,617 miles

chip in the front windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

chip in the front windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,463 miles

Centre coolant leak on the radiator

chip in the front windscreen

nearside front lower inner wishbone bushes are splitting out

nearside front shockabsorber weeping and becoming weak

nearside front sill holed by corrosion

offside front sill corroded

slight inbalance in the rear brakes

wear becoming evident in both the front king pins

Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,463 miles

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

Centre coolant leak on the radiator

chip in the front windscreen

nearside front lower inner wishbone bushes are splitting out

nearside front shockabsorber weeping and becoming weak

nearside front sill holed by corrosion

offside front sill corroded

slight inbalance in the rear brakes

wear becoming evident in both the front king pins

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,022 miles

chip in front windscreen

slight corrosion on the nearside rear inner and outer sills

slight play in both front trunions

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,261 miles

corosion evident in the nearside rear under sill

nearside and offside front lower inner wishbone bushes in poor condition

slight chip in the front windscreen

wear evident in both the front kingpins

Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corosion evident in the nearside rear under sill

nearside and offside front lower inner wishbone bushes in poor condition

slight chip in the front windscreen

wear evident in both the front kingpins

Pass 12 May 2012 42,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside and nearside top and bottem front trunions

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,633 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 40,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,555 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 39,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,941 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,995 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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DFF 70Y is a 1983 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 DFF 70Y, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFF 70Y registered?

DFF 70Y is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is DFF 70Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFF 70Y shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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