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DOR 586K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 586K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,010 miles

corrosion on centre crossmember.

leaf springs have slight corrosion.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,681 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 94,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,573 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 94,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,541 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,513 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,162 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 93,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 92,994 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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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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What year was DOR 586K registered?

DOR 586K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 23 December 1971.

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