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DFM 329S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,665 mi
Last recorded14,665 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 329S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 14,665 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly mishaped

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside mirror insecure

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2010 11,027 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 9,575 miles

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

Indicators all flashing slowly but not below threshold of 60.

Slight play detected at steering rack inner bush front offside

Fail 16 May 2009 9,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Indicators all flashing slowly but not below threshold of 60.

Slight play detected at steering rack inner bush front offside

Pass 19 May 2008 8,659 miles

rear brake applivation slightly un-even and o/s/r slightly binding on, indicates a possible fault in rear brake system

rear leaf spring eye bushes are slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2007 7,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 6,233 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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DFM 329S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 DFM 329S, 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 DFM 329S registered?

DFM 329S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is DFM 329S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFM 329S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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