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DGJ 553S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 553S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 4 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,380 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front track rod end rubber boot slightly catching inner wheel

offside rear retaining strap split ok at time of test

slight weeping from steering rack union

Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front track rod end rubber boot slightly catching inner wheel

offside rear retaining strap split ok at time of test

slight weeping from steering rack union

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,478 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,425 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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DGJ 553S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 DGJ 553S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGJ 553S registered?

DGJ 553S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1977.

Is DGJ 553S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 553S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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