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DYB 363J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,093 mi
Last recorded2,093 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 363J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 2,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 2,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 1,059 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 1,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 10,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 10,332 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure both hand brake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

bonnet cable out of adjustment

choke cable not seated correctly nearly pulling on fast idle

poor weld/repair to o/s rear quarter panel to top of rear sill

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

Fail 16 Apr 2018 9,830 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump loose in mounting (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling anti roll bar on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper union wet (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement rear bell crank levers on rear drums are not returning to there off position. being held off by over tightened hand brake cable. (3.5.1k)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexi pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking rear tee union to n/s/r brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

bonnet cable out of adjustment

bonnet safety catch loose

choke cable not seated correctly nearly pulling on fast idle

poor weld/repair to o/s rear quarter panel to top of rear sill

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

throttle cable to tight

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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DYB 363J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYB 363J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYB 363J registered?

DYB 363J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is DYB 363J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYB 363J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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