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DRK 261J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,661 mi
Last recorded19,661 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRK 261J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,661 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight split in o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,883 miles

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

gearbox rear seal leaking

slight dampness on rear fuel pump

slight wear in lower king pin bush

Fail 6 Aug 2014 16,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox rear seal leaking

slight dampness on rear fuel pump

slight wear in lower king pin bush

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,395 miles

o/drive oil seal leaking

o/s/rear park and foot brake slight lag

slight wear n/s/f bottom trunion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,094 miles

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

dampness on n/s/rear back plate

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,828 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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DRK 261J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 DRK 261J, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRK 261J registered?

DRK 261J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is DRK 261J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRK 261J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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