MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion on centre crossmember.
leaf springs have slight corrosion.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Corrosion on centre crossmember
Wear in propshaft
Wipers donot self cancel
Both rear tyre sidewalls perished
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Corrosion on rear silencer and slight blow
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Slight play in rear propshaft U/J
Wipers do not self cancel
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres and offside front perishing
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Corrosion on rear silencer and slight blow
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Slight play in rear propshaft U/J
Wipers do not self cancel
Corrosion on rear floor panels and N/S front floor corroded and holed
Drag on rear brakes
Offside handbrake not as effective
Heater hose split and leaking badly
O/Sfront and both rear tyres perishing badly
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion on rear floor panels and N/S front floor corroded and holed
Drag on rear brakes
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Heater hose split and leaking badly
O/Sfront and both rear tyres perishing badly
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Excessive corrosion in nearside front floor, but not in specified failure area.
Slight damage to driver's seatbelt webbing.
Some splitting in outer wall of offside front tyre.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
corrosion hole in nearside front floor but not within a perscribed area
corrosion in nearside rear floor next to spring front mounting
offside door mirror mounting has some insecurity
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS
coolant leak from rear of engine
heavy surface corrosion on floor & rear chassis
o/s/r brake binding
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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DOR 586K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DOR 586K, 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.
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DOR 586K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 23 December 1971.
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