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DPK 133T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,506 mi
Last recorded19,506 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 133T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 19,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 19,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 19,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 16,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 16,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 14,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,139 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,643 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,750 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 4,119 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 2,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 597 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 38,323 miles

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

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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DPK 133T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPK 133T, 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 DPK 133T registered?

DPK 133T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 17 January 1979.

Is DPK 133T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPK 133T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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