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DYM 493J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,337 mi
Last recorded38,337 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 493J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 38,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 38,305 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive emissions failed, running too rich (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front slgith play in steering rack

Nearside Rear slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Stop lamp(s) not working brake light switch is working but recommend a new one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 37,097 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 36,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 35,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked and perished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring signs of rubbing on chassis rail ( shackle bracket)

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 34,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 31,071 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,767 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 30,767 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,248 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,096 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 28,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,889 miles

slight corrosion near and off side outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,986 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,658 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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DYM 493J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DYM 493J, 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 DYM 493J registered?

DYM 493J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is DYM 493J safe to buy?

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