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DNK 155T

1979 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 155T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 98,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,946 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 95,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,529 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,507 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,684 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 91,684 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,534 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 91,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,602 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 89,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow from front manifold

Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 87,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 84,888 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 84,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 83,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 83,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,732 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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DNK 155T is a 1979 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DNK 155T, 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.

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What year was DNK 155T registered?

DNK 155T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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