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DMJ 845T

1979 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,372 mi
Last recorded64,372 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 845T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,114 miles

n/s rack boot perished & small splits

oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2018 63,922 miles

brake fluid low

chip on screen

oil leaks (engine, gearbox & rear diff)

rack end boots small splits & perished

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 8 May 2017 63,795 miles

slight run out on front brakes

small oil leaks

small rust patches

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 May 2017 63,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight run out on front brakes

small oil leaks

small rust patches

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and Nearside rear sill panels corroded

Offside rear axle hanger strap split and perrished

Slight play in offside upper trunnion

Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and Nearside rear sill panels corroded

Offside rear axle hanger strap split and perrished

Slight play in offside upper trunnion

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,364 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,359 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 63,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Offside and nearside rear leaf springs very slightly splayed

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2008 63,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Offside and nearside rear leaf springs very slightly splayed

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,370 miles

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

headlamps not a matched pair (one H4 one sealed beam)

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2007 62,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamps not matched pair (one H4 & one sealed beam)

various suspension bushes have slight detioration

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 845T is a 1979 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 845T, 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 47 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 845T registered?

DMJ 845T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is DMJ 845T safe to buy?

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