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DKD 304K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,936 mi
Last recorded35,936 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKD 304K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 35,936 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,561 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 35,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,256 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

o/s outer sill corroded within prescribed area

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,220 miles

centre exhaust box damaged

offside jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,202 miles

centre exhaust box damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,171 miles

middle exhaust box damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 35,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,782 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 34,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DKD 304K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DKD 304K, 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

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What year was DKD 304K registered?

DKD 304K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DKD 304K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKD 304K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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