MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
body showing signs of corrsion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
body showing signs of corrsion
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nsr brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nsr brake binding slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPP 278K is a 1972 MG B in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 DPP 278K, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DPP 278K?
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What year was DPP 278K registered?
DPP 278K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1972.
Is DPP 278K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPP 278K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DPP 278K have outstanding finance?
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