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DRE 176K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,832 mi
Last recorded21,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 176K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 21,832 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 18,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,397 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill but not yet excessive

corrosion to offside rear outer sill but not yet excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,228 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 13,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 11,432 miles

running a little bit rich

slight play in nsf king pin

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 9,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 8,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 8,756 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,275 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 3,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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DRE 176K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DRE 176K, 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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DRE 176K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is DRE 176K safe to buy?

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