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DRX 140K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRX 140K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,466 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,292 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 80,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 77,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,734 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 74,612 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,667 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,893 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,028 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,993 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,002 miles

slight noise in nearside front hub

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,350 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,221 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2012 65,221 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 63,810 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 63,779 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 62,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,027 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2009 61,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2008 59,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,844 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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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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