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DNL 713K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,135 mi
Last recorded16,135 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNL 713K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 16,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 15,690 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer king pin bush slightly worn

Offside Front Outer king pin bush slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,287 miles

both front upper kingpin trunions bushes cracking but not resulting in excess move ment

end float in steering column

lift in both front kingpins

lower coolant hose split and leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 15,283 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front upper kingpin trunions bushes cracking but not resulting in excess move ment

end float in steering column

lift in both front kingpins

lower coolant hose split and leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 14,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,794 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,774 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,797 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f outer pad worn

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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DNL 713K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNL 713K, 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 54 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 DNL 713K registered?

DNL 713K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is DNL 713K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNL 713K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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