MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
bonnet strut insecure
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
bonnet strut insecure
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
slight noise in nearside front hub
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Spare tyre defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated
slight noise in front hub
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Battery insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Spare tyre defective
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
How Reliable is the MG B?
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DRX 140K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 DRX 140K, 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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What year was DRX 140K registered?
DRX 140K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is DRX 140K safe to buy?
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