MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Hazard lamps inoperative
Hand brake lever is high
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing (4.4.4 (a))
Hand brake lever is high
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside front shocker units not working at intended
offside front wheel bearing possibly starting to get worn, slight noise heard when rotated
slight play detected at steering wheel
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension components.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension components.
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all tyres cracking on side walls
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
all tyres cracking on side walls
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres cracking on side walls
n/s/f tyre side wall cracking inside
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres cracking on side walls
n/s/f tyre side wall cracking inside
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyre walls cracking
all tyre walls cracking
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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DLG 813S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 DLG 813S, 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 DLG 813S registered?
DLG 813S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1978.
Is DLG 813S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLG 813S shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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