MOT Status
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37,152 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower trunnion has play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))
steering wheel has free play at bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired quarter (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill/door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
oil leak, front and rear
oil leak, front and rear
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil leak, engine, gearbox, rear axle
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
both front coil springs corroded
front disc advise
underbody has corrosion
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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DVN 251C is a 1965 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1965 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 40,751 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DVN 251C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was DVN 251C registered?
DVN 251C is a 1965 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1965.
Is DVN 251C safe to buy?
The MOT history for DVN 251C shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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