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DJB 316J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,018 mi
Last recorded46,018 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 316J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 46,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,751 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2023 41,867 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 39,511 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 33,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 33,500 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 28,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,402 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 25,402 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,916 miles

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 .

Fail 10 Jul 2014 24,893 miles

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 .

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,774 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,411 miles

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 .

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,617 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,617 miles

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.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 23,013 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,008 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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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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