MOT Status
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46,018 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nozzle blocked (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
little clearance offside front suspension
some wear in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
little clearance offside front suspension
some wear in steering rack
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
areas under neath of surface corrosion . in and out of prescribed area .
boot lock will not open boot ,
d/s and p/s lower inner sills slightly corroded .
d/s and p/s lower sill areas show signs of filler.
d/s front ,trunnions (suspension ) slight play
p/s front lower sill holed . not in prescribed area .
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
areas under neath of surface corrosion . in and out of prescribed area .
boot floor and related areas not check due to boot not opening .
boot lock will not open boot ,
d/s and p/s lower inner sills slightly corroded .
d/s and p/s lower sill areas show signs of filler.
d/s front ,trunnions (suspension ) slight play
p/s front lower sill holed . not in prescribed area .
d/s and p/s lower ,rear, outer, sills show signs of filler repairs !!
d/s and p/s lower sills inner slightly corroded .
d/s front , trunnions (suspension) slight play .
no hazards , rear fog lamp , servo , or power steering fitted to this model .
steering rack knock , no play found
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
d/s and p/s lower ,rear, outer, sills show signs of filler repairs !!
d/s and p/s lower sills inner slightly corroded .
d/s front , trunnions (suspension) slight play .
no hazards , rear fog lamp , servo , or power steering fitted to this model .
steering rack knock , no play found
d/s and p/s lower outer sills , rear of signs of filler !!
p/s front lower outer sill.
steering rack knock . ? no play detected .
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
driver seat and passengers seat , mounting bolts seem a little small in diameter ????
steering rack clunks slightly !! no play found at this time.
vehicle has had extreme amounts of welding / plates under neath . on floors , chassis , and inner sills areas , all covered in filler, and black sealer, shultz . !!!!
water pump leaking.
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
driver seat and passengers seat , mounting bolts seem a little small in diameter ????
steering rack clunks slightly !! no play found at this time.
vehicle has had extreme amounts of welding / plates under neath . on floors , chassis , and inner sills areas , all covered in filler, and black sealer, shultz . !!!!
water pump leaking.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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DJB 316J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 DJB 316J, 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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DJB 316J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1971.
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