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DPN 426K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,731 mi
Last recorded6,731 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPN 426K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,731 miles

slight play in front left wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 6,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,123 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 751 miles

King pin top bushes worn.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 751 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

King pin top bushes worn.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 1,790 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,995 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,592 miles

horn button in centre console not marked

starter moror noisey

windscreen washer switch not marked

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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DPN 426K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DPN 426K, 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.

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What year was DPN 426K registered?

DPN 426K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is DPN 426K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPN 426K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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