MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside parking brake- lower effort
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
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)
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
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
all tyres starting to perrish
both rear tyres sometimes catch on outer wheel arches
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches
slight engine & gearbox oil leaks
rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches
slight engine & gearbox oil leaks
rear tyres rubbing on wheel arches
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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