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DNH 97X

1982 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,272 mi
Last recorded55,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNH 97X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,272 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 55,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,978 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 54,978 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 54,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 53,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 53,043 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 53,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 50,776 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Breather Hose Faulty, Air/mix. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Axle king pin Need Greasing.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 49,157 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight lift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 49,157 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight lift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Jacking point corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 46,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 43,629 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 2 May 2017 39,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Transmission ()

Fail 2 May 2017 39,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Transmission ()

Pass 9 May 2016 37,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 33,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 33,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 29,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2013 25,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 24,484 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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DNH 97X is a 1982 MG B in Bronze with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 DNH 97X, 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 44 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNH 97X?

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What year was DNH 97X registered?

DNH 97X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is DNH 97X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNH 97X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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