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DPL 43T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,704 mi
Last recorded82,704 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 43T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside

Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,615 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,517 miles

o/s/f inner brake pipe rusting

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rusting to suspention units

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f inner brake pipe rusting

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rusting to suspention units

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,441 miles

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres on inner edge starting to wear

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 82,028 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 81,521 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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DPL 43T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DPL 43T, 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 DPL 43T registered?

DPL 43T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DPL 43T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 43T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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