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DFW 81T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFW 81T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,996 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 94,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking At the filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in inner rack ends

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of a perscribed area

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,550 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/s/f floor/inner sill heavily corroded and holed not within any persribed areas

Oil leaks from the Engine,Gearbox and the rear differential

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,694 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f inner sill/floor corroded and holed

oil leaks from the engine/gearbox and rear differential

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,209 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,208 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,363 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 89,363 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,590 miles

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

clutch pedal return spring disconnected

lower coolant hose perished

slight movement in offside rack end

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 87,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,422 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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DFW 81T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DFW 81T, 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.

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What year was DFW 81T registered?

DFW 81T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is DFW 81T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFW 81T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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