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DPH 834J

1970 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,585 mi
Last recorded3,585 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPH 834J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 3,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 3,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 3,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 3,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 3,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 3,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 2,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 2,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 2,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 2,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 1,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 796 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 751 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,884 miles

nearside rear link arm to shock absorber has slight play in upper joint

offside and nearside steering rack boots starting to crack/split

slight lift in front nearside king pin

wiring loom to starter motor insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 99,328 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,318 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 98,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaking from o/s & n/s rear hubs

Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,459 miles

oil leaking from o/s & n/s rear hubs

Pass 20 Oct 2005 95,599 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r hub oil seal has a slight weep

slight play in n/s/f trunion bush

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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DPH 834J is a 1970 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPH 834J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPH 834J registered?

DPH 834J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1970.

Is DPH 834J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPH 834J shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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