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DLK 550T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

46,735 mi
Last recorded46,735 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLK 550T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,735 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,811 miles

Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,807 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,761 miles

Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,679 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

towing electrical socket damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,292 miles

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

holes in nearside sill (not in prescribed area)

offside front brake hose slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both sills corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,810 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,807 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel stain around fuel tank but no leaks at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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DLK 550T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DLK 550T, 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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DLK 550T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1978.

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