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DCG 548S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,045 mi
Last recorded84,045 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 548S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 84,045 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 83,211 miles

bottom engine, gearbox, & diff bit oily

o/side & n/side outer track rod end rubber boots rubbing on inner wheel rims ( wearing boots down )

Fail 3 May 2017 83,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake shoe back plate is quite oily

bottom engine, gearbox, & diff bit oily

o/side & n/side outer track rod end rubber boots rubbing on inner wheel rims ( wearing boots down )

o/side & n/side rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2016 81,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,137 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,840 miles

wash aim slightly poor , wipers slightly inefficient

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

wash aim slightly poor , wipers slightly inefficient

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,790 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,790 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,654 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 80,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 80,333 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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DCG 548S is a 1977 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 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 DCG 548S, 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 DCG 548S registered?

DCG 548S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is DCG 548S safe to buy?

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