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DYB 83J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,408 mi
Last recorded8,408 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 83J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 8,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,229 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2016 8,229 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,054 miles

silght leak on clutch slave cylinder

Fail 29 Jun 2015 8,054 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

silght leak on clutch slave cylinder

Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,629 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 7,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,536 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 7,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,371 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cacking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,804 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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DYB 83J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 83J, 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

How do I check the history of DYB 83J?

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What year was DYB 83J registered?

DYB 83J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is DYB 83J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYB 83J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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