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DHT 169W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,923 mi
Last recorded10,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHT 169W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 10,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 10,557 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres perrished

Fail 8 May 2018 10,557 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

all four tyres perrished

Pass 9 May 2017 10,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 10,428 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 9,826 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2016 9,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale light dull

Fail 10 Apr 2015 9,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale light dull

Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,116 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 9,116 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 8,524 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,754 miles

prop uj worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,153 miles

oil leaks n/s door mirror glass cracked front brake discs scrored slight play in steering columne u/j joint o/s/r shock obsorber damp nail in o/s/r tyre slight play in front prop shaft u/j corrosion exhaust clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp switch worn but still functions

steering rack has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2008 6,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp switch worn but still functions

steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,248 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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DHT 169W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 DHT 169W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DHT 169W registered?

DHT 169W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1980.

Is DHT 169W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHT 169W shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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