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DXZ 771

1996 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,007 mi
Last recorded16,007 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 771
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 16,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 14,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 14,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 13,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 13,045 miles

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 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,363 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 7,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 3,659 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to the seat belt webbing

Nearside Front wiper blade split on the end

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,786 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,846 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

misting of oil on the nearside rear brake back plate

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

misting of oil on the nearside rear brake back plate

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,241 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,007 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,007 miles

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

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

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f track rod gaitor split

o/s/f kingpin slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f track rod gaitor split

o/s/f kingpin slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,247 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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DXZ 771 is a 1996 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 43,876 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 DXZ 771, 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 30 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DXZ 771 registered?

DXZ 771 is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is DXZ 771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 771 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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