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DWY 688H

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,999 mi
Last recorded42,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWY 688H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced dimmer than nearside but beam pattern good (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,726 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,599 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,599 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,531 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 42,287 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,977 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,945 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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DWY 688H is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DWY 688H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWY 688H registered?

DWY 688H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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