MOT Status
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62,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
general condition of front and rear suspension components .
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear boot wont shut .
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
condition of feul pipes .
condition of rear leaf springs .
condition of steering wheel .
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
condition of feul pipes .
condition of rear leaf springs .
condition of steering wheel .
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?
Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLM 858J is a 1971 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLM 858J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DLM 858J registered?
DLM 858J is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 15 April 1971.
Is DLM 858J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLM 858J shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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