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DGW 530H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,475 mi
Last recorded92,475 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 530H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 92,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 92,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,420 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 11 May 2015 92,401 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 92,401 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 92,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 92,285 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 92,285 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 92,256 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 92,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 92,240 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 92,213 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 92,213 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,166 miles

O/S/R service brake lower reading than n/s/r

Pass 13 May 2008 92,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 92,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 91,941 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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DGW 530H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 DGW 530H, 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 56 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 DGW 530H registered?

DGW 530H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 25 June 1970.

Is DGW 530H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 530H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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