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DYY 432J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,632 mi
Last recorded61,632 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 432J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,632 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,282 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,120 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,341 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,341 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,188 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,188 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,188 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,188 miles

offside front coil spring weak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front coil spring weak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside trackrod end gater split

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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DYY 432J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DYY 432J, 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 DYY 432J registered?

DYY 432J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is DYY 432J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYY 432J shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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