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DDX 95T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,664 mi
Last recorded74,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDX 95T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,664 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,588 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,561 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,481 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,318 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,096 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,745 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak rear axle nearside back plate

Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak rear axle nearside back plate

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,369 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,330 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,180 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,180 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,894 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

axel oil leak on back plate ns rear

os rear hand brake recorded low effot

some surface corrotion to bulk head near master cyclinder

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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DDX 95T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 DDX 95T, 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 48 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 DDX 95T registered?

DDX 95T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 October 1978.

Is DDX 95T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDX 95T shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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