MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Engine ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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