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DKX 577K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,694 mi
Last recorded21,694 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKX 577K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 21,694 miles

Front Slight seepage of oil

Pass 7 Jun 2023 19,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 16,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 14,921 miles

slight oil loss on engine

Fail 30 Nov 2020 14,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light flickers when first operated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 10 Dec 2019 13,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 10,354 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 10,352 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 4,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center chassis out rigger corroded/holed.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center chassis out rigger corroded/holed.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,101 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 96,101 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,089 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,289 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,894 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,069 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 70,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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DKX 577K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKX 577K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKX 577K registered?

DKX 577K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 December 1971.

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