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DLP 694J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,375 mi
Last recorded36,375 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLP 694J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,554 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 30,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight knoking n/s suspenion on brakeing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,419 miles

advise vehicle is covered with underseal on underside

advise windscreen has 2 small chips in swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2005 26,524 miles

advise all vehicle steel brake pipes are corroded

advise nearside middle / front chassis is damaged

advise screen has two large chips in swept area

Fail 6 Jul 2005 26,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

advise all vehicle steel brake pipes are corroded

advise nearside middle / front chassis is damaged

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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DLP 694J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLP 694J, 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

How do I check the history of DLP 694J?

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What year was DLP 694J registered?

DLP 694J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is DLP 694J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLP 694J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLP 694J have outstanding finance?

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