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DPP 278K

1972 MG B

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,247 mi
Last recorded72,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPP 278K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,247 miles

body showing signs of corrsion

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,543 miles

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

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,999 miles

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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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.

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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.

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