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DAE 371W

1980 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,158 mi
Last recorded88,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAE 371W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,158 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 87,371 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,791 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DAE 371W is a 1980 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 DAE 371W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAE 371W?

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What year was DAE 371W registered?

DAE 371W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DAE 371W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAE 371W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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