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DAP 181B

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,387 mi
Last recorded6,387 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 181B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 6,387 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 6,387 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 6,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 6,272 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 May 2008 5,958 miles

bottom radiator hose starting to crack.

Fail 21 May 2008 5,958 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

play in steering rack.

bottom radiator hose starting to crack.

Pass 29 May 2007 5,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 5,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack play on limit,o/s gaiter deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,663 miles

slight play in rack

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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DAP 181B is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 DAP 181B, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAP 181B registered?

DAP 181B is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1977.

Is DAP 181B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 181B shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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