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DHT 883K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

763 mi
Last recorded763 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHT 883K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 763 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 763 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 744 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 650 miles

play in rear leaf spring bushes

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

Fail 1 Jun 2012 648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in rear leaf spring bushes

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

Pass 5 Jun 2010 622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 440 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DHT 883K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHT 883K, 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

How do I check the history of DHT 883K?

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What year was DHT 883K registered?

DHT 883K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is DHT 883K safe to buy?

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