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DCK 482W

1980 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,254 mi
Last recorded22,254 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 482W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 22,254 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,176 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 22,163 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,991 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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DCK 482W 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 75%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DCK 482W, 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

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What year was DCK 482W registered?

DCK 482W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DCK 482W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 482W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCK 482W have outstanding finance?

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