CarVerify

Free Car Check

DHY 356K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 356K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,638 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner tyre wall cracking perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,402 miles

Lower effort offside parking (emergency) brake

Nearside Rear leaf spring rear bolt may be too short- see 'nyloc' nut

Offside Front suspension lower wishbone front-bush deteriorating

Offside Rear leaf spring rear bush deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,402 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Lower effort offside parking (emergency) brake

Nearside Rear leaf spring rear bolt may be too short- see 'nyloc' nut

Offside Front suspension lower wishbone front-bush deteriorating

Offside Rear leaf spring rear bush deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,181 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,732 miles

Offside parking brake- lower effort

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,931 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 85,931 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,782 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave cyl slight leak

o/s/r spring rear bush deteriorated

slight engine,gearbox & diff oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,533 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave cyl slight leak

o/s/r spring rear bush deteriorated

slight engine,gearbox & diff oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,922 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

both rear tyres sometimes catch on outer wheel arches

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,922 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres starting to perrish

both rear tyres sometimes catch on outer wheel arches

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,001 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,332 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches

slight engine & gearbox oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,332 miles

rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches

slight engine & gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,964 miles

rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches

Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,205 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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DHY 356K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DHY 356K, 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 DHY 356K?

You can check the full history of DHY 356K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DHY 356K registered?

DHY 356K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is DHY 356K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 356K shows 18 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.

Does DHY 356K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DHY 356K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.