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DMR 306V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,923 mi
Last recorded47,923 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 306V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,923 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hazard warning lights not working

nearside front steering king pin has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,918 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hazard warning lights not working

nearside front steering king pin has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,870 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 47,864 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,809 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2016 47,788 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,788 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,753 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,704 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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DMR 306V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DMR 306V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMR 306V registered?

DMR 306V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is DMR 306V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMR 306V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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