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DON 847K

1972 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,304 mi
Last recorded22,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDON 847K
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 22,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 18,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing kingpin joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 18,665 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported loom rubbing on steering shaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing joint in wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing kingpin joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 17,914 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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DON 847K is a 1972 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 DON 847K, 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 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DON 847K registered?

DON 847K is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 26 June 1972.

Is DON 847K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DON 847K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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