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DFM 336S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 336S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 82,279 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 82,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2018 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres have age cracks

Pass 19 May 2017 82,031 miles

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside and components

Fail 12 May 2017 82,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside and components

Pass 18 May 2016 81,893 miles

both sides rack arms play [noisy rack ]

slight corrosion to sills and rear archs

Fail 16 May 2016 81,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both sides rack arms play [noisy rack ]

slight corrosion to sills and rear archs

Pass 21 May 2010 81,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,722 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 336S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 336S, 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 336S registered?

DFM 336S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1978.

Is DFM 336S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFM 336S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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