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DMJ 736T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 736T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,434 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside outer body sill

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor repair not continously welded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,127 miles

Front wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2020 87,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,751 miles

aux belt worn

no reverse lights

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

aux belt worn

no reverse lights

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,690 miles

under side of the vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 86,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,877 miles

play in steering inner joints,oil leaks,suspension bushes wearing

sills corroding,

Pass 20 Jun 2015 85,316 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from near side rear hub seal.

slight play in front suspension king pins.

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,803 miles

front+rear suspension bushes wearing,slight play in king pins

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,175 miles

front+rear suspension bushes wearing,slight play in king pins

Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension wish bone bushes starting to perish.

slight leak from near side rear hub seal.

slight play in front suspension king pins.

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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DMJ 736T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DMJ 736T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMJ 736T registered?

DMJ 736T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is DMJ 736T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMJ 736T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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